Delhi High Court seeks BCD, DHCBA, district associations reply to PIL for 33% women's quota in Bar elections

The Delhi High Court sought responses from the Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) and the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) regarding a PIL challenging the 33% women quota in bar elections. The PIL argues that the quota violates Article 14 (Right to Equality) and seeks its nullification. BCD and DHCBA defended the quota, asserting its constitutionality and arguing for its retention to promote gender diversity in legal representation. The matter is crucial for understanding gender parity in professional bodies and constitutional rights in electoral processes.