Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Ex-SC Judge Katju Apologizes After 'Winking' Remark Criticism
A former judge, Markandey Katju, made a joke on social media about female lawyers getting good outcomes in court by winking at him.
This made many people, especially female lawyers, upset because they felt the joke belittled their hard work.
The Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA) was especially angry, saying the comments were disrespectful and damaged the trust people have in the courts.
They demanded an apology, and Katju has since apologized for the post.
Former Supreme Court Justice Markandey Katju apologized for a social media post.
The post suggested that female lawyers received favorable orders by winking at him.
The Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA) condemned Katju's remarks.
SCWLA stated the comments undermined the dignity and integrity of female lawyers.
SCWLA demanded an unconditional public apology from Katju.
- Who
- Former Supreme Court Justice Markandey Katju and the Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA).
- What
- Justice Markandey Katju apologized for a social media post.
- When
- Within hours of the SCWLA issuing a press release.
- Where
- On social media (X, formerly Twitter)
- Why
- Katju's post was perceived as sexist and demeaning to female lawyers.
Justice Katju
SCWLA
Intent
Justice Katju
The post was a joke.
SCWLA
The post was taken seriously and caused offense.
Impact
Justice Katju
The apology has been issued.
SCWLA
The comments demeans female lawyers.
- Person Involved
- Justice Markandey Katju
- Organization
- Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA)
- Action
- Apology for social media post
- Nature of the Post
- Misogynistic
- Response
- Condemnation and demand for apology