UPSC Mains 2021 · GS II · Q2 · 10 marks · 150 words

Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equity and inclusiveness.

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विविधता, समता और समावेशिता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए उच्चतर न्यायपालिका में महिलाओं के प्रतिनिधित्व को बढ़ाने की वांछनीयता पर चर्चा कीजिए।

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “Despite the benefits of wider representation of women in the judiciary, Indian courts have significantly fewer women as compared to men. Discuss. Also, suggest some measures to bridge the gender gap in Indian judiciary.”

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With Ex-CJI NV Ramana asking for higher women representation, there are growing voices for giving reservation to women in Judiciary. Benefits of women representation

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  • Only 7 women justice till now (in SC)
  • No Women CJI yet
  • Only one women part of collegium system till now
  • 9% Women in high court

Benefits of women representation (1) Inclusivity in Judiciary (2) Sensitisation of Judiciary on women related issue → Madras HC judgement freeing rape accused → MP High court asking rape victim to marry accused. (3) Enhancing trust among women in judicial setup (4) Acting as role model for other women. (5) First step toward wider women participation all over.

Measures to bridge gender gap (1) Reservation to Women in Judiciary. (2) Educating women and promoting them to take law as field. (3) Capacity Building → Only 24% courts have women toilets & lactating areas. (4) Reforms in appointment process & collegium system to favour women (5) Sensitisation and reviewed verdict on women related issue.

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"No country can progress untill women get empowered, A bird can not fly with one wing" - Swami Vivekananda

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