Supreme Court Orders Gender Parity in DHCBA Leadership Positions

The Supreme Court has directed that the post of treasurer in the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) be reserved for women. The court is also advocating for more reserved seats for women in the executive committee and pushing district court bar bodies to implement similar measures.

The Supreme Court has mandated the reservation of the treasurer post in the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) for women members, alongside another post among the five office bearers.

A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta, and Ujjal Bhuyan suggested that the DHCBA general body consider reserving three executive committee seats for women, including one for a senior designated woman advocate.

DHCBA President Mohit Mathur was asked to encourage district court bar bodies to adopt similar provisions. The court stressed that these reservations, seen as a progressive step, would enhance the prudent use of association funds. Despite Mathur's contention that sufficient women already serve on the executive committee, the court emphasized the necessity of formal reservations.

(With inputs from agencies.)