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Volume 02, Issue 03

Published on: March 2026 2026

A STUDY ON WOMEN’S PRESENCE AND PARTICIPATION IN INDIAN JUDICIARY

Aswathy B Lekshmi Krishnan

Dr. Kannan Balakrishnan

Department of Forensic science Jain University
DOI:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i3.220

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The study examines the presence and participation of women in the Indian Judiciary, with a focus on representation, challenges, and impact. Despite constitutional guarantees of equality and gradual hike in women’s entry into the legal related profession, their representation remains significantly low. The research adopts a descriptive design and relies on secondary data including journal articles, reports and official statistics.

The findings reveal that women constitute a relatively higher proportion in the subordinate judiciary yet their presence declines sharply in the High Court and Supreme Court, reflecting a ‘leaky pipeline’ phenomenon. Structural barriers, gender bias, lack of mentorship and the opaque collegiums system have been identified as key challenges limiting women’s advancements. The study also concludes that gender diversity in the judiciary is essential for ensuring fairness, inclusivity and institutional legitimacy. The study recommends structural reforms, transparent appointment process and supportive institutional mechanisms to strengthen women’s representation in the Indian Judiciary.

Keywords: Women in Judiciary; Gender Bias; Leaky Pipeline; Opaque collegiums

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B, A. & Krishnan, L. (2026). A Study on Women’s Presence and Participation in Indian Judiciary. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(03). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i3.220

B, Aswathy, and Lekshmi Krishnan. "A Study on Women’s Presence and Participation in Indian Judiciary." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 03, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i3.220.

B, Aswathy, and Lekshmi Krishnan. "A Study on Women’s Presence and Participation in Indian Judiciary." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 03 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i3.220.

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