Justice Nagarathna's Impact in Judiciary

In a compelling lecture, Justice BV Nagarathna, a distinguished Supreme Court judge, unveiled the judiciary’s crucial role in empowering Indian women and fostering gender equality.

Pillars of Marriage: Justice Nagarathna urged equal recognition of men and women as pillars in marriage, emphasizing mutual respect and shared responsibilities to prevent domestic issues.

Family Support for Success: Challenging stereotypes, she proposed a shift, stating successful women need supportive families, stressing shared responsibilities of both parents.

Judiciary’s Role in Gender Justice: Justice Nagarathna outlined three key roles of the judiciary – constitutional scrutiny, amplifying special laws, and crafting creative remedies to address systemic injustice.

Affirmative Action: Addressing biased treatment, she questioned the effectiveness of the PCPNDT Act in curbing gender-based discrimination, emphasizing the judiciary’s role as an affirmative action enabler.

Constitutional Objectives: Advocating for strengthening constitutional objectives, she shared a case where she struck down discriminatory provisions limiting women’s representation in local bodies.

Financial Independence and Marriage: Justice Nagarathna highlighted the significance of financial independence and education in promoting gender equality within marriages, addressing challenges faced by women in career progression.

Societal Support and Collaboration: Stressing that society should know how to treat empowered women, Justice Nagarathna encapsulated the importance of societal support and collaboration between men and women in uplifting women.

In her impactful discourse, Justice Nagarathna underscored the transformative potential of the judiciary in reshaping societal dynamics and empowering women.

Re-reported from the article originally published in The shethepeople