Women’s equal representation in the higher judiciary: a case for judicial diversity in India

Mittal, Gita and Jain, Dipika (2023) Women’s equal representation in the higher judiciary: a case for judicial diversity in India. International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice. ISSN 2157-6475 (In Press)

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Abstract

Diversity is an inherent feature of democratic nations. However, in many democracies such as India, the judiciary does not reflect the rich diversity of the country. Most judges in the Supreme Court and High Courts in India are cis-gender, upper-caste men. This homogenises the perspective on law and justice. Women judges and lawyers are faced with structural barriers such as gender stereotypes, discrimination, harassment, and insufficient institutional and infrastructural support. Additionally, caste, class, sexuality, and religious identity are some factors that create multiple axes of oppression to contend with. Through a critical examination of various feminist lenses, we highlight the systemic and implicit biases that lead to disproportionately low numbers of women judges. We then recommend institutional reforms that could facilitate the creation of a more diverse higher judiciary in India.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Gender Diversity | Gender Stereotype | Judicial Appointments | Women Judges | Constitutional Courts
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Law and Legal Studies
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Law School
Depositing User: Amees Mohammad
Date Deposited: 30 Jan 2023 05:24
Last Modified: 06 Feb 2023 05:58
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01924036.2022.2164317
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/5515

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