CJI Surya Kant: Equality for Women in Law Must Be a Lived Reality, Not Just on Paper

• CJI Justice Surya Kant emphasized transforming "formal equality" into real experiences for women in the legal profession.
• He called for structural reforms and sustained institutional support to ensure women's participation and advancement.
• Highlighting a survey on challenges faced by women lawyers, he described it as an "eye opener" and a "guidebook" for systemic solutions.
• CJI noted increasing women in law schools but raised concerns about attrition in professional life, urging identification of impediments.
• He proposed concrete measures like 50% representation for women in government and legal aid panels, and systemic support including childcare facilities.