Eleven of the advocates-on-record and advocates designated senior advocates by the Supreme Court are women, including Shobha Gupta, who successfully appeared for Bilkis Bano against the remission granted by the Gujarat government to 11 life convicts.

 

It’s heartening to see the increasing representation of women advocates in significant legal matters, including those designated as senior advocates by the Supreme Court. Shobha Gupta’s successful representation of Bilkis Bano against the remission granted to the convicts showcases the immense talent and dedication of women in the legal profession. Their contributions not only advance the cause of justice but also inspire others to pursue excellence in law. Such achievements highlight the importance of diversity and inclusivity in the legal field, ensuring that voices from all backgrounds are heard and respected.

 

While the committee received over 280 applications for the designation, 199 were called for an interaction with the members of the CDSA on January 16. The committee sat for over six hours on the day interacting with the applicants.

“An unprecedented number of women lawyers – 11, have been designated as senior advocates this year. It is more than all the women senior advocates, who have been given the designation till date, put together,” said the people cited above.

Some of the women lawyers figuring in the list included advocates Shobha Gupta, who represented Bilkis Bano in all her cases in the top court; Karuna Nundy, who has appeared in the same-sex marriage and marital rape cases; and Swarupama Chaturvedi, who has represented several state governments and the national child rights’ body.