SC proposes permanent woman vice-president post in top court lawyers’ body
Current AffairsConstitutional LawFACTS: The Supreme Court has proposed a permanent woman vice-president post in the top court lawyers' body. The proposal is aimed at increasing women's representation in the legal profession. ISSUE: The precise legal question is whether the proposal is constitutional. RULING: The court has proposed the creation of the post. REASONING: The key principle applied is that the court has the power to make recommendations to improve the legal profession. SIGNIFICANCE: This case is significant for Judiciary Exam students as it deals with the issue of gender representation in the legal profession.