Supreme Court Reconstitutes Gender Sensitisation Committee

The Supreme Court of India has reconstituted its Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee, in accordance with the Gender Sensitisation and Sexual Harassment regulations of 2013. The reconstitution, initiated by the Chief Justice of India, appoints Justice Hima Kohli as the Chairperson, alongside Justice BV Nagarathna as a Member and Dr. Sukhda Pritam as the Member Secretary.

Membership Details

The committee includes representatives from various legal bodies such as the Supreme Court Bar Association, Supreme Court Advocate-on-Record Association, and Supreme Court Bar Clerks’ Association. Additionally, members nominated by the Chief Justice of India include legal practitioners and academic professionals like Shruti Pandey, Jaideep Gupta, Dr. Leni Chaudhuri, and Dr. Menaka Guruswamy.

Continuity of Leadership

Justice Hima Kohli, who has previously served as the head of the committee, continues in her role as the Chairperson, ensuring continuity in the leadership of the Supreme Court Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee.

Piyush Shukla

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