Question : RESERVATION FOR WOMEN IN BAR COUNCILS

(a) whether the Government proposes to provide reservation for women in Bar Council of India and Bar Councils of States;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the other steps taken/being taken by the Government to increase the participation of women lawyers in the judiciary and legal profession in the country?

MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE (SHRI D.V. SADANANDA GOWDA)

(a) to (c): Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.