"Woman Officers' Visibility Can...": Supreme Court Judge Applauds Chief Justice
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Higher numbers and greater visibility of woman judges increase willingness among women to seek justice, Supreme Court judge BV Nagarathna said today.
The appointment of woman judicial officers, particularly at senior levels, can shift stereotypes, thereby changing attitudes and perceptions vis-a-vis gender roles, Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna said today. Citing her own possibility of heading the Indian judiciary -- the first-ever woman in that position -- she credited Chief Justice NV Ramana for it.
"Advancing women's participation in the Judiciary promotes the role of gender equality in broader ways," Justice Nagarathna said at a function organised by the Lady Advocates of the Supreme Court, felicitating nine newly-appointed judges, including three women.
"Women's visibility as judicial officers can pave the way for women's greater representation, in others decisions, making positions, such as in legislative and executive branches of the government."
Calling it a day of celebration and the simultaneous appointment of multiple woman judges a "monumental achievement", Justice Nagarathna sought a standing ovation for Chief Justice Ramana for his "stupendous effort" in taking before members of the Supreme Court collegium the "historic decision" of having more than one woman judge in the apex judicial body.