India, March 13 -- The mindset around women in judiciary and litigation has seen a positive shift over the years, said justice Rekha Palli who retired as the Delhi high court judge earlier this month. In an interview with Shruti Kakkar, justice Palli talks about the challenges faced by women professionals, the role of diversity in benches, the evolving legal landscape in addressing men's grievances of harassment and discrimination, and how the judiciary maintains public trust in an era of increasing social and political polarisation. Edited excerpts:

You have had a remarkable journey in the legal profession for nearly 35 years, from litigating to serving as a judge of the Delhi high court for almost eight years. How difficult is it for a...