Advocates Association Bengaluru Cancels Elections polls Following Supreme Court Order To Reserve Seats For Women Lawyers

In a significant development, the Advocates Association, Bengaluru (AAB) announced the cancellation of its upcoming elections scheduled for February 2, 2025. The decision came in response to a directive from the Supreme Court of India, which ordered the AAB to ensure that women lawyers are adequately represented in its governing body by reserving at least 30% of the seats for them. The Supreme Court’s ruling also specifically reserved the post…