In her plea, the lawyer submitted that even though eleven women members had participated in the election for post of Executive Committee member in 2023, not even one could be elected.
The plea contended that the absence of adequate representation of women lawyers may perpetuate an environment where issues related to sexual harassment are not adequately addressed.
The petitioner asserted that women lawyers, when adequately represented, can contribute to the formulation and implementation of policies and mechanisms designed to prevent and redress instances of sexual harassment within the legal community. It was also argued that women’s insights and perspectives are essential for developing comprehensive strategies that resonate with the diverse experiences of all members.
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