CJI calls on HC collegiums to consider female lawyers of SC for judgeship

8 Mar, 12:07 — 8 Mar, 20:08

Why this matters

This story matters because it addresses the critical issue of gender imbalance in the judiciary, which impacts the diversity of perspectives on the bench and public trust in the justice system. The CJI's intervention signals a proactive effort from the highest judicial office to promote inclusivity and ensure a more representative judiciary.

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The Story

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What sources agree on

The Chief Justice of India (CJI) made a call to High Court collegiums.
The purpose of the call was to consider female lawyers for judgeship.
The ultimate goal is to improve women's representation on the bench.

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CJI called on HC collegiums to consider female lawyers of SC for judgeship.

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The CJI emphasized that a narrow pipeline at the source prevents a broad bench later.

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Coverage gaps

The CJI's specific quote, 'If pipeline is narrow at source, Bench cannot later be broad,' highlighting the systemic issue of limited female representation at the initial stages of consideration.

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indian-expressMostly Factual153d ago

‘If pipeline is narrow at source, Bench cannot later be broad’: CJI calls on HC collegiums to take steps for women representation

By Amaal Sheikh

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual154d ago