{"id":26447,"date":"2026-06-19T08:16:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T08:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=26447"},"modified":"2026-06-19T08:22:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T08:22:00","slug":"supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/","title":{"rendered":"Supreme Court on Women Advocates&#8217; Dignity: Why Ladies&#8217; Bar Rooms Are a Constitutional Necessity in Indian Courts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 id=\"h-no-ladies-bar-rooms-in-most-trial-courts-supreme-court-holds-that-basic-facilities-for-women-advocates-are-integral-to-dignity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_Ladies_Bar_Rooms_in_Most_Trial_Courts_Supreme_Court_Holds_That_Basic_Facilities_for_Women_Advocates_Are_Integral_to_Dignity\"><\/span>No Ladies&#8217; Bar Rooms in Most Trial Courts: Supreme Court Holds That Basic Facilities for Women Advocates Are Integral to Dignity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Landmark Reminder That Gender Equality in the Legal Profession Begins With Infrastructure<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#No_Ladies_Bar_Rooms_in_Most_Trial_Courts_Supreme_Court_Holds_That_Basic_Facilities_for_Women_Advocates_Are_Integral_to_Dignity\" >No Ladies&#8217; Bar Rooms in Most Trial Courts: Supreme Court Holds That Basic Facilities for Women Advocates Are Integral to Dignity<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#The_Background_A_Long-Ignored_Reality_in_Indian_Courts\" >The Background: A Long-Ignored Reality in Indian Courts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Challenges_Faced_by_Women_Lawyers\" >Challenges Faced by Women Lawyers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Key_Infrastructure_Gaps_Highlighted\" >Key Infrastructure Gaps Highlighted<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Why_This_Case_Is_About_Constitutional_Dignity\" >Why This Case Is About Constitutional Dignity<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Constitutional_Principles_Involved\" >Constitutional Principles Involved<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#The_Constitutional_Framework_Supporting_the_Courts_View\" >The Constitutional Framework Supporting the Court&#8217;s View<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Article_14_%E2%80%93_Equality_Before_Law\" >Article 14 \u2013 Equality Before Law<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Article_15_%E2%80%93_Protection_Against_Discrimination\" >Article 15 \u2013 Protection Against Discrimination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Article_191g_%E2%80%93_Freedom_to_Practice_a_Profession\" >Article 19(1)(g) \u2013 Freedom to Practice a Profession<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Article_21_%E2%80%93_Right_to_Life_and_Dignity\" >Article 21 \u2013 Right to Life and Dignity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#The_Hidden_Gender_Gap_in_the_Legal_Profession\" >The Hidden Gender Gap in the Legal Profession<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Factors_Contributing_to_Attrition\" >Factors Contributing to Attrition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Why_This_Matters_for_Access_to_Justice\" >Why This Matters for Access to Justice<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Impact_on_the_Justice_System\" >Impact on the Justice System<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Court_Infrastructure_The_Forgotten_Pillar_of_Judicial_Reform\" >Court Infrastructure: The Forgotten Pillar of Judicial Reform<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#International_Perspectives_and_Global_Best_Practices\" >International Perspectives and Global Best Practices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#The_Importance_of_Representation_in_Bar_Governance\" >The Importance of Representation in Bar Governance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Why_Representation_Matters\" >Why Representation Matters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#The_Real_Test_Implementation\" >The Real Test: Implementation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Potential_Measures_for_Reform\" >Potential Measures for Reform<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#A_Turning_Point_for_Women_Lawyers_in_India\" >A Turning Point for Women Lawyers in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Supreme_Court_Links_Infrastructure_To_Dignity\" >Supreme Court Links Infrastructure To Dignity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Equal_Participation_Requires_More_Than_Legal_Rights\" >Equal Participation Requires More Than Legal Rights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Many_Courts_Still_Lack_Basic_Facilities\" >Many Courts Still Lack Basic Facilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#The_Issue_Involves_Multiple_Constitutional_Rights\" >The Issue Involves Multiple Constitutional Rights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Infrastructure_Gaps_Contribute_To_The_%E2%80%9CLeaky_Pipeline%E2%80%9D\" >Infrastructure Gaps Contribute To The &#8220;Leaky Pipeline&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#This_Is_Also_An_Access-To-Justice_Issue\" >This Is Also An Access-To-Justice Issue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Judicial_Reform_Must_Include_Infrastructure\" >Judicial Reform Must Include Infrastructure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Global_Best_Practices_Support_Gender-Responsive_Courts\" >Global Best Practices Support Gender-Responsive Courts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Greater_Representation_Of_Women_In_Bar_Governance_Is_Important\" >Greater Representation Of Women In Bar Governance Is Important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Implementation_Is_The_Real_Challenge\" >Implementation Is The Real Challenge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#Summary_Table\" >Summary Table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-women-advocates-dignity-ladies-bar-rooms-indian-courts\/#One-Line_Summary\" >One-Line Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-introduction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court&#8217;s recent observations on the absence of ladies&#8217; bar rooms in a large number of trial courts across India may appear to concern a simple question of infrastructure. In reality, however, the issue strikes at the heart of constitutional values, gender equality, professional dignity, and access to justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For decades, women have steadily increased their presence in the legal profession. Today, women serve as judges, senior advocates, law officers, academicians, corporate counsel, and litigators across every level of the justice delivery system. Yet, despite this progress, many court complexes continue to function with infrastructure designed for a legal profession that historically excluded women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Against this backdrop, the Supreme Court&#8217;s observation that basic facilities for women advocates are an integral component of dignity assumes enormous significance. The Court has effectively recognized that equal participation in the legal profession cannot be achieved merely through formal rights. It requires institutional support, physical infrastructure, and working conditions that enable women advocates to practice with safety, privacy, efficiency, and self-respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not merely a facilities issue. It is a constitutional issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Court&#8217;s intervention is likely to trigger an important national conversation regarding the state of judicial infrastructure, the professional realities faced by women lawyers, and the responsibility of the State and legal institutions to create genuinely inclusive workplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-background-a-long-ignored-reality-in-indian-courts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Background_A_Long-Ignored_Reality_in_Indian_Courts\"><\/span>The Background: A Long-Ignored Reality in Indian Courts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The issue emerged from concerns regarding the lack of separate ladies&#8217; bar rooms and other basic facilities in numerous district and subordinate courts across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many outside the profession, a bar room may appear to be a simple waiting area. In practice, it functions as the operational nerve centre of an advocate&#8217;s professional life. Lawyers prepare cases, hold client conferences, draft pleadings, review files, coordinate with colleagues, conduct research, and await court proceedings from these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The absence of dedicated facilities for women advocates creates practical difficulties that affect professional performance on a daily basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-challenges-faced-by-women-lawyers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_Faced_by_Women_Lawyers\"><\/span>Challenges Faced by Women Lawyers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many women lawyers have long reported challenges including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lack of private workspaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inadequate sanitation facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Absence of changing rooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of nursing and childcare facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overcrowded common rooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security concerns in court premises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insufficient resting spaces during long court hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These deficiencies become particularly acute in district courts, where the overwhelming majority of India&#8217;s litigation takes place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court&#8217;s observations have therefore brought national attention to a problem that women advocates have been highlighting for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-key-infrastructure-gaps-highlighted\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Infrastructure_Gaps_Highlighted\"><\/span>Key Infrastructure Gaps Highlighted<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Infrastructure Requirement<\/th><th>Common Deficiency Reported<\/th><th>Impact on Women Advocates<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Ladies&#8217; Bar Rooms<\/td><td>Unavailable in many courts<\/td><td>Lack of privacy and dedicated workspace<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sanitation Facilities<\/td><td>Inadequate or poorly maintained<\/td><td>Health, hygiene, and dignity concerns<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Changing Rooms<\/td><td>Often absent<\/td><td>Professional inconvenience<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Childcare Facilities<\/td><td>Limited availability<\/td><td>Challenges for working mothers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Security Measures<\/td><td>Insufficient in some premises<\/td><td>Safety concerns during court hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rest Areas<\/td><td>Inadequate space<\/td><td>Reduced workplace comfort and efficiency<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-this-case-is-about-constitutional-dignity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_Case_Is_About_Constitutional_Dignity\"><\/span>Why This Case Is About Constitutional Dignity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important aspect of the Court&#8217;s observation is that it elevates the discussion from administrative inconvenience to constitutional necessity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Constitution of India does not merely guarantee survival. It guarantees dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years, the Supreme Court has consistently expanded the meaning of dignity under Article 21. Dignity has been interpreted to include privacy, safety, bodily autonomy, equal opportunity, and humane working conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Viewed through this constitutional lens, the absence of basic facilities for women advocates ceases to be a logistical issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It becomes a question of whether women lawyers can participate in the legal profession on equal terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Court&#8217;s approach is consistent with a long line of constitutional jurisprudence recognizing that rights become illusory when supporting infrastructure is absent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A right without the means to exercise it effectively is often no right at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-constitutional-principles-involved\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constitutional_Principles_Involved\"><\/span>Constitutional Principles Involved<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Constitutional Principle<\/th><th>Relevance to the Issue<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dignity<\/td><td>Ensures respectful and humane working conditions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Equality<\/td><td>Supports equal participation in the legal profession<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Access to Justice<\/td><td>Requires inclusive judicial infrastructure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional Freedom<\/td><td>Enables advocates to work effectively and safely<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Institutional Inclusivity<\/td><td>Promotes gender-sensitive court administration<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-constitutional-framework-supporting-the-court-s-view\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Constitutional_Framework_Supporting_the_Courts_View\"><\/span>The Constitutional Framework Supporting the Court&#8217;s View<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The issue engages multiple constitutional guarantees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-article-14-equality-before-law\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Article_14_%E2%80%93_Equality_Before_Law\"><\/span>Article 14 \u2013 Equality Before Law<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">True equality requires more than identical treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where women advocates face distinct challenges because of inadequate facilities, equality may require proactive measures to remove structural barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Providing separate bar rooms is therefore not preferential treatment; it is an equality-enhancing measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-article-15-protection-against-discrimination\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Article_15_%E2%80%93_Protection_Against_Discrimination\"><\/span>Article 15 \u2013 Protection Against Discrimination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Constitution permits affirmative measures designed to address historical disadvantages faced by women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensuring appropriate facilities in court complexes aligns with the broader constitutional commitment to substantive gender equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-article-19-1-g-freedom-to-practice-a-profession\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Article_191g_%E2%80%93_Freedom_to_Practice_a_Profession\"><\/span>Article 19(1)(g) \u2013 Freedom to Practice a Profession<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advocates possess a constitutional right to practice their profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the meaningful exercise of that right depends upon the availability of basic professional infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The right to practice law cannot be divorced from the conditions necessary to practice effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-article-21-right-to-life-and-dignity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Article_21_%E2%80%93_Right_to_Life_and_Dignity\"><\/span>Article 21 \u2013 Right to Life and Dignity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court&#8217;s jurisprudence has repeatedly emphasized that dignity is the core of Article 21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Women advocates cannot be expected to perform professional duties in environments that fail to respect their privacy, safety, and basic workplace needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Constitutional Provision<\/th><th>Key Principle<\/th><th>Relevance to Women Advocates<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Article 14<\/td><td>Equality Before Law<\/td><td>Supports measures that remove structural barriers and promote genuine equality.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Article 15<\/td><td>Protection Against Discrimination<\/td><td>Allows affirmative measures addressing historical disadvantages faced by women.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Article 19(1)(g)<\/td><td>Freedom to Practice a Profession<\/td><td>Requires adequate professional infrastructure for effective legal practice.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Article 21<\/td><td>Right to Life and Dignity<\/td><td>Protects privacy, safety, dignity, and basic workplace needs.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-hidden-gender-gap-in-the-legal-profession\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Hidden_Gender_Gap_in_the_Legal_Profession\"><\/span>The Hidden Gender Gap in the Legal Profession<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Court&#8217;s observations expose a deeper structural issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite substantial progress, women remain underrepresented in several segments of the legal profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although law schools today often report near parity in admissions, the number of women decreases significantly at successive stages of professional advancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This phenomenon is frequently described as the &#8220;leaky pipeline.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Women enter legal education in large numbers but face increasing barriers as careers progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-factors-contributing-to-attrition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_Contributing_to_Attrition\"><\/span>Factors Contributing to Attrition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Factors contributing to attrition include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lack of mentorship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unequal briefing opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family-care responsibilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety concerns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gender stereotypes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inadequate workplace infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The absence of proper facilities in court complexes contributes directly to this attrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When young women lawyers encounter hostile or inconvenient working environments, many eventually migrate to corporate practice, academia, compliance, or in-house legal roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result is a loss of talent within litigation practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Stage<\/th><th>Observation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Legal Education<\/td><td>Women enter law schools in large numbers.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Early Career<\/td><td>Structural and workplace challenges begin to emerge.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional Advancement<\/td><td>Representation declines significantly.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Litigation Practice<\/td><td>Many women leave due to persistent barriers.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-this-matters-for-access-to-justice\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_Matters_for_Access_to_Justice\"><\/span>Why This Matters for Access to Justice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The issue extends beyond lawyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It affects litigants as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A diverse legal profession strengthens access to justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Women litigants often feel more comfortable consulting women lawyers in matters involving domestic violence, sexual offences, matrimonial disputes, workplace harassment, child custody, and family law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-impact-on-the-justice-system\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_on_the_Justice_System\"><\/span>Impact on the Justice System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improves representation within the legal profession.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhances accessibility for women litigants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotes trust in the justice delivery system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourages diversity in legal advocacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthens substantive access to justice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When institutional barriers discourage women from remaining in litigation practice, the justice system itself becomes less representative and less accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, improving facilities for women advocates is not merely an employment issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is an access-to-justice issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The quality of justice depends significantly on the diversity and inclusiveness of those who deliver it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-court-infrastructure-the-forgotten-pillar-of-judicial-reform\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Court_Infrastructure_The_Forgotten_Pillar_of_Judicial_Reform\"><\/span>Court Infrastructure: The Forgotten Pillar of Judicial Reform<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India&#8217;s judicial reform discourse traditionally focuses on several critical areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Judicial vacancies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Case backlog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technology adoption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E-filing systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternative dispute resolution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Judicial appointments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While these issues are undoubtedly important, court infrastructure often receives insufficient attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet infrastructure forms the foundation upon which every other reform depends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A modern justice system requires:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Infrastructure Requirement<\/th><th>Purpose<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Adequate courtrooms<\/td><td>Ensure efficient judicial functioning and reduce congestion.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Functional waiting areas<\/td><td>Provide comfort and convenience to litigants and advocates.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Safe sanitation facilities<\/td><td>Maintain dignity, hygiene, and public health standards.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Digital infrastructure<\/td><td>Support technology-driven judicial reforms.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accessibility measures<\/td><td>Enable equal access for persons with disabilities.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gender-sensitive facilities<\/td><td>Create an inclusive and equitable professional environment.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court&#8217;s observations serve as a reminder that infrastructure reform must remain central to judicial modernization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-international-perspectives-and-global-best-practices\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Perspectives_and_Global_Best_Practices\"><\/span>International Perspectives and Global Best Practices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Globally, modern court systems increasingly recognize gender-responsive infrastructure as an essential component of judicial administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several jurisdictions have adopted policies that include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dedicated professional workspaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Childcare facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nursing rooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced security measures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gender-sensitive building design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Global Best Practice<\/th><th>Objective<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dedicated professional workspaces<\/td><td>Support productivity and professional development.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Childcare facilities<\/td><td>Assist working parents in balancing professional responsibilities.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nursing rooms<\/td><td>Provide privacy and support for nursing mothers.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Enhanced security measures<\/td><td>Ensure safety for legal professionals and court users.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gender-sensitive building design<\/td><td>Promote inclusivity and equal access.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India&#8217;s judiciary has made substantial progress in many areas, but the present issue demonstrates that significant work remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The future of judicial infrastructure planning must incorporate gender considerations at the design stage rather than as an afterthought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-importance-of-representation-in-bar-governance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Importance_of_Representation_in_Bar_Governance\"><\/span>The Importance of Representation in Bar Governance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The issue also highlights another important reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Infrastructure decisions are often made by institutions where women remain underrepresented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bar Associations and Bar Councils play a critical role in determining priorities concerning welfare, facilities, and professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greater representation of women in these bodies is likely to result in more responsive decision-making regarding workplace needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court&#8217;s observations may therefore revive broader discussions about women&#8217;s participation in legal governance institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-why-representation-matters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Representation_Matters\"><\/span>Why Representation Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improves understanding of workplace challenges faced by women lawyers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourages inclusive infrastructure planning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthens welfare and professional development initiatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotes equitable decision-making within legal institutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-real-test-implementation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Real_Test_Implementation\"><\/span>The Real Test: Implementation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Judicial recognition is only the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ultimate success of this intervention will depend upon implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meaningful reform requires coordinated action from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High Courts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Governments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Works Departments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bar Councils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>District Judges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bar Associations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-potential-measures-for-reform\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potential_Measures_for_Reform\"><\/span>Potential Measures for Reform<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Construction of ladies&#8217; bar rooms in every district court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated budget allocations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Periodic infrastructure audits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Childcare and nursing facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved sanitation and hygiene standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced security measures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uniform infrastructure guidelines across States.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring and compliance mechanisms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Reform Measure<\/th><th>Expected Impact<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Ladies&#8217; bar rooms<\/td><td>Improved dignity and professional support for women advocates.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dedicated budgets<\/td><td>Ensures sustained infrastructure development.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Infrastructure audits<\/td><td>Identifies gaps and tracks compliance.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Childcare and nursing facilities<\/td><td>Supports work-life balance for legal professionals.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Enhanced security measures<\/td><td>Improves safety within court premises.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uniform guidelines<\/td><td>Promotes consistency across States.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without sustained follow-through, even the most progressive judicial observations risk remaining symbolic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-a-turning-point-for-women-lawyers-in-india\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Turning_Point_for_Women_Lawyers_in_India\"><\/span>A Turning Point for Women Lawyers in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court&#8217;s intervention may ultimately prove significant for reasons extending far beyond physical infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For decades, women advocates have demonstrated that they possess the talent, resilience, and professional competence necessary to excel at every level of the legal profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What they have often lacked is institutional support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By recognizing that basic facilities are inseparable from dignity, the Court has acknowledged a reality that many women lawyers experience every day but which has too often remained invisible in public discourse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decision reinforces an important constitutional principle: inclusion cannot be achieved through rhetoric alone. It requires tangible institutional commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court&#8217;s observation that basic facilities for women advocates are integral to dignity represents an important milestone in the continuing evolution of gender equality within the Indian legal profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At one level, the issue concerns ladies&#8217; bar rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At a deeper level, it concerns the constitutional promise that every professional, irrespective of gender, should be able to work in conditions consistent with dignity, equality, and respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The absence of such facilities is not merely an infrastructural shortcoming. It is a reflection of historical assumptions that no longer have a place in a modern constitutional democracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Court has sent a clear message: women advocates are not peripheral participants in the justice system. They are indispensable stakeholders in its functioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The challenge now lies with governments, High Courts, Bar Councils, and Bar Associations across India. The constitutional principle has been articulated. The infrastructure must now follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If implemented effectively, this development may be remembered not simply as a discussion about court facilities, but as a defining step toward a more inclusive, representative, and dignified legal profession\u2014one that truly reflects the values embodied in the Constitution of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-key-takeaways\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-supreme-court-links-infrastructure-to-dignity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supreme_Court_Links_Infrastructure_To_Dignity\"><\/span>Supreme Court Links Infrastructure To Dignity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court held that providing basic facilities such as ladies&#8217; bar rooms for women advocates is not merely an administrative matter but a question of constitutional dignity and equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-equal-participation-requires-more-than-legal-rights\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equal_Participation_Requires_More_Than_Legal_Rights\"><\/span>Equal Participation Requires More Than Legal Rights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Women lawyers may have the formal right to practice law, but meaningful participation requires safe, private, and functional workspaces within court complexes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-many-courts-still-lack-basic-facilities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Many_Courts_Still_Lack_Basic_Facilities\"><\/span>Many Courts Still Lack Basic Facilities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Numerous trial and district courts reportedly do not provide adequate facilities such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Separate bar rooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proper sanitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changing rooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Childcare and nursing facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe resting and working spaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-issue-involves-multiple-constitutional-rights\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Issue_Involves_Multiple_Constitutional_Rights\"><\/span>The Issue Involves Multiple Constitutional Rights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Court&#8217;s view is supported by the following constitutional provisions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Article<\/th><th>Constitutional Principle<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Article 14<\/td><td>Equality before law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Article 15<\/td><td>Gender equality and affirmative measures<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Article 19(1)(g)<\/td><td>Freedom to practice a profession<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Article 21<\/td><td>Right to life and dignity<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-infrastructure-gaps-contribute-to-the-leaky-pipeline\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Infrastructure_Gaps_Contribute_To_The_%E2%80%9CLeaky_Pipeline%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Infrastructure Gaps Contribute To The &#8220;Leaky Pipeline&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While many women enter law schools, fewer remain in litigation and advance professionally due to structural barriers, including poor workplace infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-this-is-also-an-access-to-justice-issue\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_Is_Also_An_Access-To-Justice_Issue\"><\/span>This Is Also An Access-To-Justice Issue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A stronger presence of women lawyers improves access to justice, especially for women litigants in sensitive matters such as domestic violence, sexual offences, family disputes, and workplace harassment cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-judicial-reform-must-include-infrastructure\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Judicial_Reform_Must_Include_Infrastructure\"><\/span>Judicial Reform Must Include Infrastructure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discussions on judicial reform often focus on vacancies, backlogs, and technology, but the Court&#8217;s observations highlight that court infrastructure is a foundational requirement for an effective justice system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-global-best-practices-support-gender-responsive-courts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Best_Practices_Support_Gender-Responsive_Courts\"><\/span>Global Best Practices Support Gender-Responsive Courts<span 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