CJI Surya Kant: Equality Must Become Lived Reality
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CJI Surya Kant: Equality for Women in Law Must Be a Lived Reality, Not Just on Paper
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News18•21-03-2026, 19:15
CJI Surya Kant: Equality for Women in Law Must Be a Lived Reality, Not Just on Paper
•CJI Justice Surya Kant emphasized transforming "formal equality" into real experiences for women in the legal profession.
•He called for structural reforms and sustained institutional support to ensure women's participation and advancement.
•Highlighting a survey on challenges faced by women lawyers, he described it as an "eye opener" and a "guidebook" for systemic solutions.
•CJI noted increasing women in law schools but raised concerns about attrition in professional life, urging identification of impediments.
•He proposed concrete measures like 50% representation for women in government and legal aid panels, and systemic support including childcare facilities.
