Court Upholds Women's Reservation in Karnataka Bar Bodies

The Supreme Court has reserved the post of treasurer and 30% of seats in the executive committee for women in the council of bar bodies in Karnataka's district courts. This directive, initially applied in Bengaluru, is an effort to ensure adequate female representation in legal associations.

The Supreme Court has mandated the reservation of the treasurer post and 30% of executive committee seats for women in the council of bar bodies across Karnataka's district courts. This move expands on previous orders set for Bengaluru's legal associations, aiming to boost female representation in legal practices.

The bench composed of Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh extended a directive initially issued for Bengaluru, solidifying women's participation in governance roles within the bar bodies. This order follows a successful election where a woman candidate secured the treasurer position in the high court bar association.

By invoking Article 142, the Supreme Court asserts the urgent need to empower women in the legal field, urging future elections to adapt to these changes. Similar directives have been applied to other bar associations, such as in Delhi, ensuring no legal obstacles hinder women's reservation.

(With inputs from agencies.)