New Delhi: On Friday, the Supreme Court opened a suo motu case due to objectionable remarks that reportedly a Karnataka High Court judge has made about a woman lawyer in the court. This action has been triggered by growing concern over the conduct of judges and the general conduct within the halls of the courts.
A bench of five judges led by Chief Justice D. Y. Chandrachud, sat in the morning to address the commentary by Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda. These comments, which have been deemed as sexually harassing, were made in a judicial hearing and have provoked a lot of controversy on women in legal practice.
The Supreme Court has acted appropriately to uphold the standards of the judiciary and the rights of all the legal professionals without prejudice and with respect, regardless of the professional’s gender. The bench will probably analyze the circumstances and consequences of the judge’s words and define further action.
This event has raised much discussion among practicing lawyers and legal representatives around the world with a further revealing of the struggles that the ladies encounter in the legal fraternity. Critics of gender inequality in the judiciary suggest that such commentaries have the effect of not only diminishing the professional legal process but also making the working environment for female legal persons unwelcome.
As the Supreme Court heads on with this case, this indicates what the highest bench of the land thinks of judicial accountability and the need to ensure that the courts are respect-manages. The consequence of this proceeding may thus have further clarifications of the comportment expected of judges and the handling of women in the legal neighborhood, underlining why courtesy and lenience should be adopted in handling any woman, especially in the legal sector.
Check here for the latest updates in Hindi!