The Supreme Court of India has announced the reconstitution of its Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee, continuing its commitment to fostering a respectful and safe environment within the judiciary. Justice BV Nagarathna will maintain her role as the chairperson of this pivotal committee, as confirmed by an official order released on Tuesday. The changes within the committee are set to commence on May 28.
Justice N Kotiswar Singh remains a judicial member of the committee, ensuring continuity in leadership and expertise. The newly inducted members bring fresh perspectives and expertise, including Senior Advocate Liz Mathew, advocate Maheravish Rein, and Sneh Sharma, founder of Vividhta Consulting. They succeed Senior Advocate Jaideep Gupta, advocate Soumyajit Pani, and Leni Chaudhuri, respectively.
The committee also comprises representatives from various legal associations to ensure diverse representation. Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy and advocate Nina Gupta will continue as representatives of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA). Additionally, advocate Sakshi Banga retains her position as an SCBA representative. In a new appointment, advocate Prabha Swami will serve as the representative from the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA), succeeding advocate Anindita Pujari.
The role of Member Secretary will be undertaken by Registrar (Judicial) Kaveri, ensuring the smooth administration of the committee’s activities. Furthermore, Sushma Rawat will take over from Madhu Chauhan as the representative of the Supreme Court Bar Clerks’ Association, continuing the tradition of inclusive representation within the committee.
This reconstitution reflects the Supreme Court’s dedication to gender equality and its proactive approach to addressing gender-related concerns within the judicial system. The committee’s ongoing efforts are crucial to maintaining a respectful workplace for all members of the judiciary and supporting staff.
