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Women’s Quota in State Bar Councils
December 12 , 2025
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- The Supreme Court has directed the Bar Council of India (BCI) to ensure 30% reservation for women in all State Bar Council elections.
- For this year, 20% seats will be filled by electing women and 10% seats will be filled through co-option (selecting members without an election).
- The order applies to State Bar Councils where elections have not yet been notified.
- The Bar Council of India must prepare and submit the proposal for co-option.
- The directive ensures a minimum mandatory representation of women in upcoming Bar Council bodies.
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