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Ex-Top Court Judge Apologises After "Lady Lawyers Winked At Me" Remark
Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju has apologised after his comment about women lawyers drew strong condemnation from the Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA).
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Supreme Court Refuses To Reduce Lawyer's Sentence For Abusing Woman Judge, Says...
The Supreme Court today rejected a petition by a lawyer convicted of abusing a woman judicial officer in a court in Delhi.
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"Chemical Castration Harsh But...": Supreme Court On Women's Safety Plea
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to various union government ministries and departments to respond to a plea - by the Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association - for guidelines for a safer environment for women, children, and transgenders.
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12 In 75 Years, But 11 Women Senior Advocates Appointed In A Day, Supreme Court Creates History
The Supreme Court created history today after it gave Senior Advocate status to 11 women lawyers in a single day. In the court's history, only 12 women so far have been given the status of Senior Advocate.
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"Create Equal Opportunities For Women In Legal Profession": Chief Justice Of India
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday flagged the "abysmal" women-to-men ratio in the legal profession and called for ensuring equal opportunities for women, asserting that there was no dearth of young, talented women lawyers.
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Supreme Court Judge Praises Women Lawyers For Role In #MeToo Movement
Supreme Court judge Justice DY Chandrachud today praised women lawyers for the role they played during the #MeToo Movement, a global campaign which encouraged survivors about opening up on their experiences of sexual harassment.
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7 Guidelines Issued By Supreme Court For Orders In Sexual Offence Cases
Striking down a controversial Madhya Pradesh High Court order that asked a woman to tie a "rakhi" to the man who allegedly assaulted her sexually, the Supreme Court on Thursday issued a set of guidelines for lower courts to consider when passing their verdicts. The top court, which was hearing a petition from nine women lawyers who said such orders...
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Top Supreme Court Lawyers Oppose "Erroneous" Reference To Wider Issues In Sabarimala Case Review
The Supreme Court Monday faced serious opposition from a battery of top lawyers who assailed as "erroneous" the reference made to it by a 5-judge bench on questions related to discrimination of women in religious places while dealing with the Sabarimala case.
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On Sabarimala, Top Court Asks Four Lawyers To Review Issues In 3 Weeks
The Supreme Court on Monday asked four senior lawyers to convene a meeting on January 17 to decide on the issues to be deliberated by it in the matter relating to discrimination against women in various religions and at religious places including Kerala's Sabarimala Temple.
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Plea In Top Court On Safety Of Female Lawyers To Be Heard On Tuesday
The Supreme Court agreed today to hear a plea on June 25 seeking safety and security of women lawyers in courts in wake of the recent murder of Uttar Pradesh Bar Council president Darvesh Singh Yadav, who was shot dead in the Agra court premises.
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Ex-Top Court Judge Apologises After "Lady Lawyers Winked At Me" Remark
Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju has apologised after his comment about women lawyers drew strong condemnation from the Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA).
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Supreme Court Refuses To Reduce Lawyer's Sentence For Abusing Woman Judge, Says...
The Supreme Court today rejected a petition by a lawyer convicted of abusing a woman judicial officer in a court in Delhi.
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"Chemical Castration Harsh But...": Supreme Court On Women's Safety Plea
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to various union government ministries and departments to respond to a plea - by the Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association - for guidelines for a safer environment for women, children, and transgenders.
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12 In 75 Years, But 11 Women Senior Advocates Appointed In A Day, Supreme Court Creates History
The Supreme Court created history today after it gave Senior Advocate status to 11 women lawyers in a single day. In the court's history, only 12 women so far have been given the status of Senior Advocate.
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"Create Equal Opportunities For Women In Legal Profession": Chief Justice Of India
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday flagged the "abysmal" women-to-men ratio in the legal profession and called for ensuring equal opportunities for women, asserting that there was no dearth of young, talented women lawyers.
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Supreme Court Judge Praises Women Lawyers For Role In #MeToo Movement
Supreme Court judge Justice DY Chandrachud today praised women lawyers for the role they played during the #MeToo Movement, a global campaign which encouraged survivors about opening up on their experiences of sexual harassment.
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7 Guidelines Issued By Supreme Court For Orders In Sexual Offence Cases
Striking down a controversial Madhya Pradesh High Court order that asked a woman to tie a "rakhi" to the man who allegedly assaulted her sexually, the Supreme Court on Thursday issued a set of guidelines for lower courts to consider when passing their verdicts. The top court, which was hearing a petition from nine women lawyers who said such orders...
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Top Supreme Court Lawyers Oppose "Erroneous" Reference To Wider Issues In Sabarimala Case Review
The Supreme Court Monday faced serious opposition from a battery of top lawyers who assailed as "erroneous" the reference made to it by a 5-judge bench on questions related to discrimination of women in religious places while dealing with the Sabarimala case.
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On Sabarimala, Top Court Asks Four Lawyers To Review Issues In 3 Weeks
The Supreme Court on Monday asked four senior lawyers to convene a meeting on January 17 to decide on the issues to be deliberated by it in the matter relating to discrimination against women in various religions and at religious places including Kerala's Sabarimala Temple.
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Plea In Top Court On Safety Of Female Lawyers To Be Heard On Tuesday
The Supreme Court agreed today to hear a plea on June 25 seeking safety and security of women lawyers in courts in wake of the recent murder of Uttar Pradesh Bar Council president Darvesh Singh Yadav, who was shot dead in the Agra court premises.
