SC Invokes Article 142 to Reserve Key SCAORA Posts for Women; Secretary, Joint Treasurer & 2 EC Seats Earmarked

The Supreme Court on Monday directed reservation of key posts for women lawyers in the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA), invoking its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to ensure adequate representation. A Bench comprising Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi passed the order in Vivya Nagpal v. Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association, after stakeholders agreed … Continue reading SC Invokes Article 142 to Reserve Key SCAORA Posts for Women; Secretary, Joint Treasurer & 2 EC Seats Earmarked