SC seeks response of Centre, States on PIL seeking 30% quota for women lawyers in Govt panels
The Supreme Court has requested responses from the Centre and states regarding a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that seeks a 30% quota for women lawyers in government panels. The PIL, filed by the Ladli Foundation Trust, argues that despite increasing numbers of women in law schools, they face barriers to professional advancement. The petition aims to ensure representation for women in various legal positions to uphold their constitutional rights.
- ▪The Supreme Court is considering a PIL for a 30% quota for women lawyers in government panels.
- ▪The Ladli Foundation Trust filed the PIL, highlighting barriers women face in legal careers.
- ▪The petition seeks to enforce women's representation across all legal tiers, including the Supreme Court and local legal aid authorities.
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) sought responses from the Centre, all states and union territories on a PIL seeking 30 percent quota for women lawyers in government panels and law officer positions.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi took note of the submissions of senior advocate and Supreme Court Bar Association president Vikas Singh and issued notices to the Centre and others on the PIL filed by the Ladli Foundation Trust.The PIL sought a direction to the Centre, State governments, and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) to implement a minimum 30% quota for women across all legal tiers, from the Supreme Court panels to local legal aid authorities.The plea refers to startling empirical evidence to say that while…
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