AAWI Reserves President's Post for Women Advocates

The Advocates' Association of Western India has voluntarily reserved the office of President for women advocates and decided to apply the measure in its upcoming election.

What the Association decided

At a special general body meeting, the Association resolved that its President's post would be reserved for women advocates. The measure is to operate immediately in the next election cycle.

The proposal gained momentum following a formal representation by Senior Advocate Anil Sakhare.

Historical context

The development is notable because women members of the Bar had, in earlier decades, made representations even for basic facilities such as functional washrooms in the advocates' room.

The new resolution therefore reflects a shift from access to basic professional infrastructure toward representation in the Association's highest elected office.

Practical effect

The next AAWI presidential election will be restricted to eligible women candidates. The change applies within the Association's own electoral framework and does not itself alter the rules governing other Bar associations.