New Delhi, Dec. 8 -- In a major step towards gender inclusion in the legal profession, the Supreme Court on Monday directed that 30 per cent of the seats in State Bar Councils, where elections are yet to be notified, must be represented by women advocates.
A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi held that, for the current election cycle, 20 per cent of seats will be filled by elected women members, and 10 per cent through co-option.
The Court said a proposal for co-option must be placed before it in cases where women candidates are insufficient in number.
However, the Court clarified that no reservation will apply to the six State Bar Councils where election processes have already commenced, Andhr...