With regard to the ensuing elections of the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association, the Supreme Court today recorded in its order that the posts of Secretary and Joint Treasurer, as well as two Executive Members posts, may be earmarked for women AoRs.
A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi passed the order, while invoking its power under Article 142, in a plea seeking adequate representation of women AoRs in the SCAORA Executive Committee.
During the hearing, both sides agreed to the Court's suggestion to earmark the abovementioned posts for women AoRs. The CJI, on his part, noted that the Bar has had a good experience with the election of AoR Pragya Baghel as Secretary of the Supreme Court Bar Association.
The order was dictated thus:
"Issue pertains to ensuring adequate representation to women AoRs in the composition of Executive Committee of SCAORA. Both sides, graciously and fairly, on our suggestions agreed that in ensuing elections, Secretary and Joint Treasurer and 2 EC member posts may be earmarked for representation of women AoRs. Invoking Art.142 power, we order accordingly."
In 2024, the Supreme Court had directed the reservation of 1/3rd posts for women in the Supreme Court Bar Association. Later, the Court extended 1/3rd women's representation to various other Bar Associations as well as State Bar Councils.
Case Title: VIVYA NAGPAL Versus SUPREME COURT ADVOCATES-ON-RECORD ASSOCIATION AND ORS., W.P.(C) No. 466/2026