If the Central government green signals the recommendation, Justice Agarwal will currently the be only woman Chief Justice of a High Court. While disclosing the reasons behind recommending Justice Agarwal’s name, the resolution states,
“On the appointment of Ms Justice Sunita Agarwal, the Allahabad High Court would have a second Chief Justice among the Chief Justices of the High Courts. Besides, while considering the name of Ms Justice Sunita Agarwal, the Collegium has taken into consideration the fact that she would be the only woman Chief Justice of a High Court as presently there is no woman among the Chief Justices of the High Courts.”
Source: Barandbench
