Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud on November 4 said that “mindset must change” to facilitate an increase in the strength of women serving in the country’s judiciary.
At present, women make up only 12.7% of the total number of judges in India, and even fewer in the higher judiciary. This is a significant underrepresentation of women in a field that plays a vital role in upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of all citizens.
“In Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, of course the southern states, you will find that in the next ten years, these women are occupying positions of responsibility as we have women officers here from the armed forces who are occupying important positions of responsibility so then you open up the space and you will find these people accepting and achieving better positions of responsibility,” said CJI Chandrachud.
There are a number of factors that contribute to the underrepresentation of women in the judiciary. One is the traditional mindset that views the judiciary as a male-dominated profession. This mindset can lead to unconscious bias against women, both in terms of their selection and promotion.
Another factor is the lack of role models for women in the judiciary. Until recent years, there were very few women in senior judicial positions. This made it difficult for younger women to aspire to a career in the judiciary.
Finally, the judiciary is a demanding profession, and the long hours and heavy workload can be a disincentive for women, especially those with families.
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