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"Lawyers Will Make Merry": Chief Justice's Consent Divorce Advice To Woman
Hearing a petition for transfer of a matrimonial dispute case, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud advised a couple to agree to divorce by mutual consent and said a long legal fight would only benefit lawyers.
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South Africa Scripts History, Gets First Woman Chief Justice
South African judge Mandisa Maya was appointed chief justice by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday, becoming the first female to secure the role.
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High Court Judge Ritu Bahri Becomes Uttarakhand's First Woman Chief Justice
Justice Ritu Bahri on Sunday took oath as the first woman Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court.
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"Daughter For Life": Future Chief Justice Bats For More Women In Judiciary
Making a series of important observations on the role of women in society, a judge who is projected to become the first woman Chief Justice of India, has said "a son is a son till he gets a wife, but a daughter is a daughter for life".
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"No Will To Live": UP Judge Alleges Sex Harassment, Chief Justice Steps In
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has asked for a report after an open letter - purportedly by a woman judge in Uttar Pradesh alleging sexual harassment by a senior and requesting permission to kill herself - went viral on social media.
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Unborn Child's Rights vs Mother's Choice: Chief Justice's Key Question
A woman's petition to abort her 26-week pregnancy has brought before the Supreme Court the tough task to balance the rights of an unborn child against a mother's bodily autonomy.
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"Putting Child To Death Through Court?" Chief Justice In Abortion Case
In strong observations while hearing a woman's request to terminate a 26-week pregnancy, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud asked if the petitioner wanted permission to kill the child through a court order.
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Justice Sunita Agarwal Sworn In As Chief Justice Of Gujarat High Court
Justice Sunita Agarwal was on Sunday sworn in as the 29th Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court. She is the second woman Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court.
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UK Gets First Ever Woman Lord Chief Justice
Veteran UK lawyer Sue Carr was named Thursday as the first woman to serve as the most senior judge for England and Wales in the role of lord chief justice, which dates back to the 13th century.
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Kenya's 1st Woman Chief Justice Attends Sena Case Hearing In Supreme Court
First woman Chief Justice of Kenya Martha K Koome on Tuesday witnessed the Constitution bench hearing on pleas related to the Maharashtra political crisis in the Supreme Court of India.
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Indian-American Woman Appointed To Key Judicial Post In US District Court
Tejal Mehta has served as an associate justice with the same court and was unanimously selected and sworn in by Judge Stacey Fortes, chief justice of the District Court, on March 2, the Lowell Sun newspaper reported.
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"Sack This Animal": Woman Who Alleged Harassment By Haryana Minister
A junior athletics coach who accused Haryana Sports Minister Sandeep Singh of harassing her "sexually, personally, physically, mentally, officially" has appealed to the state chief minister to help her get justice and sack the minister.
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"Huge Blow": Delhi Rape-Murder Victim's Parents After Court Frees Accused
Saying that they had come to the Supreme Court with a lot of hope, the parents of the 19-year-old woman resolved to continue with their fight for justice
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Need Sanitary Napkins, Writes Intern To Chief Justice Of Delhi High Court
A woman law intern Tuesday wrote to the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court requesting him to issue directions for making available sanitary napkins on the court premises through vending machines or any other mode.
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"Woman Officers' Visibility Can...": Supreme Court Judge Applauds Chief Justice
The appointment of woman judges can shift stereotypes and change attitudes and perceptions of gender roles, Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna said. She credited Chief Justice NV Ramana for the possibility of heading the Indian judiciary in 2027.
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"Lawyers Will Make Merry": Chief Justice's Consent Divorce Advice To Woman
Hearing a petition for transfer of a matrimonial dispute case, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud advised a couple to agree to divorce by mutual consent and said a long legal fight would only benefit lawyers.
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South Africa Scripts History, Gets First Woman Chief Justice
South African judge Mandisa Maya was appointed chief justice by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday, becoming the first female to secure the role.
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High Court Judge Ritu Bahri Becomes Uttarakhand's First Woman Chief Justice
Justice Ritu Bahri on Sunday took oath as the first woman Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court.
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"Daughter For Life": Future Chief Justice Bats For More Women In Judiciary
Making a series of important observations on the role of women in society, a judge who is projected to become the first woman Chief Justice of India, has said "a son is a son till he gets a wife, but a daughter is a daughter for life".
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"No Will To Live": UP Judge Alleges Sex Harassment, Chief Justice Steps In
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has asked for a report after an open letter - purportedly by a woman judge in Uttar Pradesh alleging sexual harassment by a senior and requesting permission to kill herself - went viral on social media.
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Unborn Child's Rights vs Mother's Choice: Chief Justice's Key Question
A woman's petition to abort her 26-week pregnancy has brought before the Supreme Court the tough task to balance the rights of an unborn child against a mother's bodily autonomy.
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"Putting Child To Death Through Court?" Chief Justice In Abortion Case
In strong observations while hearing a woman's request to terminate a 26-week pregnancy, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud asked if the petitioner wanted permission to kill the child through a court order.
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Justice Sunita Agarwal Sworn In As Chief Justice Of Gujarat High Court
Justice Sunita Agarwal was on Sunday sworn in as the 29th Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court. She is the second woman Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court.
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UK Gets First Ever Woman Lord Chief Justice
Veteran UK lawyer Sue Carr was named Thursday as the first woman to serve as the most senior judge for England and Wales in the role of lord chief justice, which dates back to the 13th century.
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Kenya's 1st Woman Chief Justice Attends Sena Case Hearing In Supreme Court
First woman Chief Justice of Kenya Martha K Koome on Tuesday witnessed the Constitution bench hearing on pleas related to the Maharashtra political crisis in the Supreme Court of India.
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Indian-American Woman Appointed To Key Judicial Post In US District Court
Tejal Mehta has served as an associate justice with the same court and was unanimously selected and sworn in by Judge Stacey Fortes, chief justice of the District Court, on March 2, the Lowell Sun newspaper reported.
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"Sack This Animal": Woman Who Alleged Harassment By Haryana Minister
A junior athletics coach who accused Haryana Sports Minister Sandeep Singh of harassing her "sexually, personally, physically, mentally, officially" has appealed to the state chief minister to help her get justice and sack the minister.
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"Huge Blow": Delhi Rape-Murder Victim's Parents After Court Frees Accused
Saying that they had come to the Supreme Court with a lot of hope, the parents of the 19-year-old woman resolved to continue with their fight for justice
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Need Sanitary Napkins, Writes Intern To Chief Justice Of Delhi High Court
A woman law intern Tuesday wrote to the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court requesting him to issue directions for making available sanitary napkins on the court premises through vending machines or any other mode.
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"Woman Officers' Visibility Can...": Supreme Court Judge Applauds Chief Justice
The appointment of woman judges can shift stereotypes and change attitudes and perceptions of gender roles, Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna said. She credited Chief Justice NV Ramana for the possibility of heading the Indian judiciary in 2027.
