Women's Day Special: 'Challenges Faced By Women In The Legal Profession' [VIDEO]
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Women's Day Special: 'Challenges Faced By Women In The Legal Profession' [VIDEO]

Live Law  

On Women's Day, we bring you a powerful discussion on the struggles and triumphs of women in the legal profession. From deep-rooted misogyny and gender bias to workplace sexual harassment and the ongoing fight for menstrual leave, women lawyers continue to push against systemic challenges. We also examine the stark underrepresentation of women in the judiciary and the urgent need for change. Joining LiveLaw in this thought-provoking conversation are AOR Sumita Hazarika, Advocates Awstika Das, and Anna Oommen, who share their personal experiences and insights on what it takes to thrive in a male-dominated field.

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Call For Blogs: NLIU Blog Of Law & Gender Justice [Rolling Submissions]
4 months, 1 week ago

Call For Blogs: NLIU Blog Of Law & Gender Justice [Rolling Submissions]

Live Law  

The Gender Justice Cell at the National Law Institute University was established in 2004 with an aim to promote gender equality and to sensitise and create awareness on gender related issues. The Cell is inviting submissions for blogs to NLIU Blog of Law and Gender Justice on a rolling basis. The NLIU Blog of Law & Gender Justice is an …

Justice Nagarathna calls for diversity in legal profession
6 months, 1 week ago

Justice Nagarathna calls for diversity in legal profession

Hindustan Times  

Supreme Court judge justice BV Nagarathna on Saturday spoke on the significant challenges facing the legal profession, delivering a clarion call for reforms to ensure diversity, uphold individual responsibilities and address misconduct within the Bar. Supreme Court judge justice BV Nagarathna Addressing graduates at the convocation of the National Law University in Delhi, justice Nagarathna described the current state of …

Legal Reforms and Gender Equality: Balancing Justice and Inclusion
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Legal Reforms and Gender Equality: Balancing Justice and Inclusion

Deccan Chronicle  

The Madras High Court this week directed the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to issue circulars to all bar associations in the State and in the Union Territory of Puducherry, mandating that they pay all junior lawyers registered with them a minimum monthly stipend between ₹15,000 and ₹20,000, giving reference of Article 21 that "one’s right to livelihood …

Women Leaving Law: What Is The Way Ahead?
2 years, 10 months ago

Women Leaving Law: What Is The Way Ahead?

Live Law  

There was a time when women were not considered competent or fit to become a lawyer. To address the same, in Australia, the Law Council of Australia conducted a 'National Attrition and Re-engagement study ' with three objectives, them being : to "explore the drivers of attrition of women in the legal profession, and understand how these may differ compared …

The Everyday Battles Of Women In Legal Field
3 years ago

The Everyday Battles Of Women In Legal Field

Live Law  

Recently, the Supreme Court directed the Madhya Pradesh High Court to reinstate a woman judge, who was constrained to resign after she raised sexual harassment allegations against a then sitting judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Pushed to choose between profession and family roles Last year, while hearing an application filed by the Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association seeking …

New book reveals how, even today, women are belittled and patronised
3 years, 8 months ago

New book reveals how, even today, women are belittled and patronised

Daily Mail  

The Authority Gap by Mary Ann Sieghart, pictured SOCIETY The Authority Gap by Mary Ann Sieghart The female founders of Witchsy, a website where artists can sell their work, noticed that whenever they corresponded with men online, they were treated badly. ‘It would take me days to get a response, but Keith could not only get a response... but also …

'You can't be what you can't see': Lack of women in Tasmania's top legal positions
4 years ago

'You can't be what you can't see': Lack of women in Tasmania's top legal positions

ABC  

There are six judges, three acting judges and one associate judge in Tasmania's Supreme Court. Key points: There is only one woman judge in Tasmania's Supreme Court, despite more women graduating from law in the state than men The president of the Tasmanian Women Lawyers says there needs to be cultural change within the legal industry that supports and encourages …

'Women Lawyers Are Hampered By Systemic Discrimination & Gender Barriers': CJ Gita Mittal Speaks On Constitution Day At JGLS
4 years, 3 months ago

'Women Lawyers Are Hampered By Systemic Discrimination & Gender Barriers': CJ Gita Mittal Speaks On Constitution Day At JGLS

Live Law  

The global academic Conference organized by the Jindal Global Law School on the topic 'Reimagining & Transforming the Future of Law Schools and Legal Education: Confluence of Ideas During & Beyond COVID-19' from November 25, 2020 concluded on Friday. At the Constitution Day Forum during the conference, Keynote Speaker- Chief Justice Gita Mittal of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court …

Women In Judiciary
4 years, 10 months ago

Women In Judiciary

Live Law  

The VIDHI report titled A Survey of Advocates Practicing Before the High Courts revealed some of the striking facts prevalent in some of High court. For reference the number of females across these courts is extracted and mentioned below: Table I: % of female lawyers in respective HCs HIGH COURT FEMALE LAWYERS IN PERCENTAGE DELHI 22.47% ALLAHABAD 7.98% BOMBAY 21.51% …

Gendering Judiciary : Reflections By A Woman Lawyer
5 years, 7 months ago

Gendering Judiciary : Reflections By A Woman Lawyer

Live Law  

Time and again, judges, jurists, lawyers, law professors and legal luminaries have lamented over the gender bias that exists in arguably, the most powerful wing of the Government- the Judiciary-the term, in this context is intended to have an expansive meaning – comprising of both the Bench and the Bar. Despite Justice D.Y.Chandrachud's emphatic assertion that the Indian Constitution is …

Obligation and opportunity: Female lawyers demands greater participation in judiciary
5 years, 9 months ago

Obligation and opportunity: Female lawyers demands greater participation in judiciary

India TV News  

Women lawyers, on Tuesday, called for greater participation of women in the judiciary and presence of marginalised sections of society in the legal system. Kripa, a Supreme Court lawyer, narrated her experience when she was once arguing a case in the Madras High Court. She cited other instances when she faced discrimination and called for greater participation of women in …

'Judiciary Has Not Exactly Covered Itself In Glory When It Comes To Complaints By Women' : Sr Adv Rebecca M. John
5 years, 10 months ago

'Judiciary Has Not Exactly Covered Itself In Glory When It Comes To Complaints By Women' : Sr Adv Rebecca M. John

Live Law  

"Judiciary has not exactly covered itself in glory when it comes to complaints by women. Most of the women complainants have had no redressal from the legal system", said Rebecca M. John, Senior Advocate, in an interview with Live Law. Referring to the "me too" movement, she said the fact that women had to take to social media in search …

Lawyering, For Women, Is Not A Cake Walk!
6 years ago

Lawyering, For Women, Is Not A Cake Walk!

Live Law  

In the wake of contemporary feminist movements like #MeToo emerging from all over the world since 2016, feminism has been well perceived by young minds and has flourished considerably. When we, the privileged lady lawyers, pose ourselves as knights in shining armor, standing for all the women who undergo sexual harassment and gender discrimination, it is quite contradictory that we …

Women's rights on divorce payouts under threat, says UK's most senior judge
6 years, 2 months ago

Women's rights on divorce payouts under threat, says UK's most senior judge

The Telegraph  

“No-one can claim that the battle is over,” she said. I could go on.” Lady Hale, the supreme court’s first female presidents since its creation 10 years ago, has been hailed as a “heroine for our times” by February’s edition of Vogue for promoting social diversity. Nonetheless, she concluded her lecture by noting there were “reasons to be cheerful”with a …

US lawyers banned from making sexist remarks in courtrooms
8 years, 7 months ago

US lawyers banned from making sexist remarks in courtrooms

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lawyers who knowingly subject their colleagues to sexism or harassment in the …

Women’s Day Special; 10 Recent Judgments that stood by the fight for Women Empowerment
9 years ago

Women’s Day Special; 10 Recent Judgments that stood by the fight for Women Empowerment

Live Law  

It’s another Women’s Day and India still witnesses heated discussions, debates and various events that would lead to what we profoundly call women’s empowerment. Justice T S Thakur made the observations while hearing an appeal filed by the Navy and Ministry of Defence against the Delhi High Court order asking it to grant permanent commission to 19 women officers in …

Women’s Day Special; 10 Recent Judgments that stood by the fight for Women Empowerment
9 years ago

Women’s Day Special; 10 Recent Judgments that stood by the fight for Women Empowerment

Live Law  

It’s another Women’s Day and India still witnesses heated discussions, debates and various events that would lead to what we profoundly call women’s empowerment. Justice T S Thakur made the observations while hearing an appeal filed by the Navy and Ministry of Defence against the Delhi High Court order asking it to grant permanent commission to 19 women officers in …

Prez asks SC to decide women lawyers' plea for safer courts
11 years, 10 months ago

Prez asks SC to decide women lawyers' plea for safer courts

Firstpost  

Stating that the recent incidents of child rape in Delhi highlight the “repeated failure” to ensure security of women and children, President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday asked the Supreme Court to give expeditious attention to a plea seeking enforcement of Vishakha judgement to ensure more congenial work environment for women lawyers. New Delhi: Stating that the recent incidents of child …

Law profession can't handle talented women, says Baroness Hale
12 years ago

Law profession can't handle talented women, says Baroness Hale

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Britain’s most senior female judge has criticised “unconscious” sexism among …

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