Gender Disparity

Justice Hima Kohli Addresses Gender Disparity In Judiciary

Retired Supreme Court judge Justice Hima Kohli has emphasized the importance of increasing the representation of women in the judiciary, highlighting the challenges posed by a limited pool of female practitioners. Speaking on the issue, Justice Kohli explained that the smaller number of women lawyers naturally results in fewer choices...

Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: A Tough Battle for Women Candidates Amid Patriarchal Politics

As the Haryana Assembly elections approach on October 5, 2024, the participation of women candidates remains limited, highlighting the deeply entrenched gender disparity in the state's political landscape. Despite notable progress in women's representation in some areas, only 51 women have been fielded by the major political parties, most of...