Gender Imbalance in the Supreme Court of India

Syllabus: Judiciary Source:  TH Context: With the retirement of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia in August 2025, only one woman judge (Justice B.V. Nagarathna) remains in the Supreme Court out of 34. The acute gender imbalance raises questions about diversity, representation, and inclusivity in India’s top court. About Gender Imbalance in the Supreme Court of India: What …