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PakshalAIR 8· 2071

Question 18GS2GS2

Despite the benefits of wider representation of women in the judiciary, Indian courts have significantly fewer women as compared to men. Discuss the reasons for the gender gap in Indian judiciary. Also, suggest some measures to bridge the gender gap in Indian judiciary.

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Introduction

With Ex-CJI NV Ramana asking for higher woman representation, there are growing voices for giving meaningful votes to women in judiciary.

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Main Body

With Ex-CJI NV Ramana asking for higher woman representation, there are growing voices for giving meaningful votes to women in judiciary. Women's representation in Judiciary:Only 7 women justice till now (in SC)No women CJI till yetOnly one woman part of collegium system till now9% women in high court

Benefits of women representation: (1) Inclusivity in Judiciary (2) Sensitization of Judiciary on women related issue per Madras HC judgment passing rape accused per MP High court asking rape victim to marrying accused (3) Enhancing trust in among women in judicial setup (4) Acting as role model for other women (5) Just skip forward wider women participation all over. Measures to budget gender gap: (1) Reservation to women in Judiciary

2Educating women and promoting them to take law as field. (3) AWM Capacity Building: Ex Only 24% courts have women hotels & lactating areas. (4) Reforms in appointment process & collegium system to favour women (5) Sensitization and renewed verdict on women related issue. No country can progress until women get empowered. A bird cannot fly with one wing - Swami Vivekananda
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Conclusion

No country can progress until women get empowered. A bird cannot fly with one wing - Swami Vivekananda

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Diagram

Women's representation in Judiciary - showing SC justices, CJI representation, collegium system, and high court percentages

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Pakshal

AIR 82071

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GS2GS2

Topic

Executive, Judiciary, Ministries and Pressure Groups

Judiciary

Women Representation in Judiciary

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