In an important order, the Supreme Court has directed the Supreme Court Bar Association to reserve at least a third of its posts for women in its executive committee.
The historic bill providing 33 per cent reservation to women in parliament and state assemblies was passed in the Lok Sabha today after hours of fierce debate. This is the first time the bill was introduced and passed in the lower house.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said he was delighted about the passage of the women's quota bill through the Lok Sabha and thanked the MPS across party lines who helped make it happen.
The bill to give women 33 per cent reservation in parliament and state assemblies was passed by the Lok Sabha today. Once it becomes law, it would hugely change the situation of Madhya Pradesh assembly.