Srinagar, May 19 -- A delegation from the Women Lawyers Association, led by its President Advocate Heena Sultan, accompanied by Advocates Advocate Arti, Advocate Sakeena Nazir, Advocate Farhat Mustafa and Advocate Suwaiba, along with male members promoting gender equity Advocate Parray and Advocate Abass Qadir, met the Hon'ble Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh at the Srinagar wing of the High Court.

The delegation discussed the need for institutional reforms aimed at ensuring equitable participation of women lawyers in the legal fraternity. Issues discussed include challenges faced by women in practicing law, the lack of infrastructural support such as functional rest areas and chambers, safety concerns, and the...