Gender Sensitivity In Indian Courts
- IJLLR Journal
- Jul 2
- 1 min read
Dr. Sonam Jain, Assistant Professor, National Judicial Academy, India
ABSTRACT
Gender sensitivity is crucial across all sectors, particularly within the Indian judiciary. The imbalance is evident across all levels of the courts, regardless of hierarchy. While society is evolving—reflected in the growing number of women entering the legal profession—there remains a reluctance to truly accommodate this shift. What’s needed is not just a change in laws, but a transformation in attitudes and mindsets.
Promoting gender sensitivity in courts is not about advocating feminism; rather, it is about ensuring that the legal profession provides equal opportunities for those who aspire to build their careers and identities within it. This article offers an overview of the current realities within Indian courts, the societal expectations surrounding women in law, their struggles in establishing themselves professionally, the relevant jurisprudence, and the reforms required to create a judiciary that is neutral, inclusive, and committed to upholding the rule of law.
Keywords: Gender Sensitivity, Indian Courts, Societal Expectations, Professional Women, Representation of women in Judiciary
