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Supreme Court Orders Bar Councils to Co-Opt Women Members to End Male Dominance

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The Supreme Court of India has criticized Bar Councils for functioning like exclusive male clubs, highlighting a stark lack of female representation. The court directed that women members be co-opted into these bodies to address the gender imbalance. The two women to be co-opted must be nominated from among former female High Court judges or senior women members of the Bar. The ruling marks a significant judicial push toward greater gender inclusivity within India's legal governance structures.

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