Why is it in the news?
- The Supreme Court has reserved one-third of the seats in the executive committee of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) for women.
More about the news
- A minimum of three out of nine seats in the executive committee and at least two out of six senior executive members will be reserved for women members of the Bar.
- Eligible women members can still contest for other posts, ensuring that this reservation does not limit their opportunities.
- Additionally, one post of the office-bearers of SCBA will be exclusively reserved for women on a rotational basis.
- The reservation aims to guarantee a minimum representation of women in the SCBA while allowing eligible women members to contest for all posts in the Executive Committee.
| Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA)
· The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) in India is composed of lawyers who are enrolled as members of the Supreme Court of India. · Its primary objective is to represent the interests of lawyers practicing in the Supreme Court. · The SCBA is dedicated to upholding the standards of the legal profession and promoting the administration of justice. · It engages in activities aimed at enhancing the legal system and safeguarding the independence of the judiciary. · Governed by its own set of rules and regulations, the SCBA elects office bearers to represent its members and manage its affairs effectively.
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