Women in Judiciary Flashcards
Q. Write an introduction for the topic “ Women in Judiciary”
Ans : -Only three times (2013,18 and 22) in the history of the SC all women benches were formed.
- SC currently has only 3 women judges, and the country will get its first woman CJI only in 2027.
Q. What is the significance of Women in the Judiciary ?
Ans : 1. Diversity : Makes the gender perspective relevant because women judges bring a different set of experiences and influences.
2. Building public trust : Enhance the legitimacy of courts and increase public trust and send a powerful signal that the courts are open and accessible to those seeking justice .
3. Modernization and reforms .
4. Visibility of women : Create a sense of belongingness among the women and other genders and ensure that the Justice system is more inclusive and representative of society as a whole.
Q. What are some of the reasons for the low representation of women in the judiciary ?
Ans : 1. Social factors : Long and flexible work hours, combined with familial responsibilities.
2. Eligibility criteria for entrance exams : Lawyers need to have 7 years of continuous legal practice and be in the age bracket of 35-45 years.
3. Gender disparity in the judiciary : Low elevation of women advocates from Bar to the Bench.
- Except for 1 woman judge till now, no woman judge has made it to the SC collegium of top three judges.
Q. What are some way forwards ?
Ans : 1. Conducive workplace .
2. Encouragement by judicial benches : For young female lawyers’ participation.
3. Affirmative action at the bar.
4. Reservation in the higher judiciary : up to 50% as suggested by the ex-CJI.
5. Higher rate of promotion : of women judges from lower courts to higher courts .
6. Reorient education system : Teaches work-life balance; child-raising and domestic responsibilities must be meaningfully shared by both men and women.
