Supreme Court Proposes Permanent Women-Only Vice-President Post in SCBA from 2027-28

Q8: When will the permanent women-only Vice-President post start if approved?
From the 2027-28 election cycle.

Exam-Focused Points

• Event:  Supreme Court proposes permanent women-only Vice-President post in SCBA

• Date of proposal:  8 May 2026

• Start date for new post:  2027-28 election cycle

• Earlier order (27 April 2026):  Reserved Vice-President for women in 2026-27

• Restored arrangement for 2026-27:  Secretary’s post + 2 Senior Executive Committee posts + 3 Executive Committee posts reserved for women

• Applicants who objected:  Seven women members including R Shase and Savita Devi

• Their argument:  Secretary’s post has greater functional importance

• SCBA full form:  Supreme Court Bar Association

• SCBA main office-bearers:  President, Vice-President, Secretary, Executive Committee Members

• Significance:  Increases women’s representation in legal bodies; promotes inclusivity

• Background:  Bar associations in India often reserve posts through internal rules