Archive · 20 Nov 2025
SC Judge Laments Lack of Women in Senior Regulatory Roles
A Supreme Court judge said that there are not enough women in important decision-making jobs in companies and regulatory bodies.
He said that when women are included, they often get less important tasks.
The judge thinks this needs to change because it affects important decisions like how to deal with climate change and digital privacy.
Supreme Court Justice Sanjay Karol addressed the 'National Conference on Legal Services 2025'
He criticized the underrepresentation of women in corporate boardrooms and senior regulatory spaces
Justice Karol noted that women are often given 'soft portfolios' instead of strategic ones
He emphasized the need to address the gender gap in corporate leadership and policymaking
The judge highlighted the importance of a just and forward-looking legal and regulatory framework
- Who
- Supreme Court Justice Sanjay Karol
- What
- Criticized the underrepresentation of women in senior corporate and regulatory roles
- When
- November 20, 2022
- Where
- National Conference on Legal Services 2025, New Delhi
- Why
- To highlight the need for more gender equality in corporate leadership and policymaking
Proponents of Gender Equality
Conservatives Resistant to Change
Representation in Decision-Making
Proponents of Gender Equality
Women should have equal representation in senior roles
Conservatives Resistant to Change
Traditional structures should be maintained
- Conference Theme
- India’s Legal Landscape Supporting Businesses and Economy: Navigating Transformation
- Justice Karol's Role
- Delivering the keynote address
- Constitutional Articles Mentioned
- Article 14 (equality before law), Article 21 (protection of life and personal liberty)