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SUPREME COURT RESERVES 3 POSTS FOR WOMEN LAWYERS IN UPCOMING DHCBA ELECTIONS; TREASURER PLUS 30% OF OTHER EC POSTS RESERVED IN DISTRICT BARS
The Business Guardian
|December 20, 2024
The Supreme Court in the case Fozia Rahman Versus Bar Council Of Delhi And Anr observed and has directed for the reservation of 3 posts for women lawyers in the upcoming Delhi High Court Bar Association elections.
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The court also stated that in the district bar associations, the post of Treasurer plus 30% of other posts shall stand reserved for women lawyers.
The bench comprising of Justice Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing the present matter.
However, out of 3 posts reserved in Delhi High Court Bar Association, DHCBA. Firstly, is of Treasurer, Secondly, is of 'Designated Senior Member Executive', and Thirdly, is for a member from the senior designation category.
The court made the said reservations on an experimental basis for the upcoming elections only and the elections directed to be held on the scheduled date (whatever date may be fixed).
Background of the Case: The court in the case was hearing the three petitions filed seeking reservations for women lawyers in Delhi's lawyer bodies viz. Bar Council of Delhi, BCD, Delhi High Court Bar Association, DHCBA and all District Bar Associations.
This story is from the December 20, 2024 edition of The Business Guardian.
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