Supreme Court asks States, UTs to allocate funds to build bar rooms, washrooms for women advocates
The Supreme Court of India has directed all States and Union Territories to allocate funds for building essential facilities like bar rooms and washrooms for women advocates in district and taluk courts. The Chief Justice also encouraged High Courts to consider female lawyers practicing in the Supreme Court for judicial appointments.
Why it matters
Addresses gender inequality and infrastructure deficiencies in the legal profession to improve accessibility for women.
Supreme Court asks States, UTs to allocate funds to build bar rooms, washrooms for women advocates left SC was hearing a plea filed by a group of women advocates concerning the accessibility, inclusiveness and long-term sustainability of women lawyers in the legal profession. Thulasi Kakkat Thulasi Kakkat https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/zcwdqt/article71626917.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/lawyers_02.jpg THULASI KAKKAT KOCHI, Kerala, 04/04/2019: Lawyers seen at Ernakulam District Court in Ernakulam, Kochi on April 04, 2019. Photo: Thulasi Kakkat A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana disapproved of the lack of ladies' bar rooms and said facilities should be provided to women advocates regardless of their numbers. New Delhi The Supreme Court on Monday (October 26, 2026) directed all States and Union Territories to allocate funds to build bar rooms, washrooms and other basic amenities for women advocates in district and taluk courts.
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