Justice Mohana 12th woman to be sworn in as SC judge
Venkata Subramani Mohana's swearing-in as a Supreme Court judge marks a significant milestone, adding to the 12 women who have served on the bench. Her elevation follows Justice Indu Malhotra as the second advocate to reach this position. The apex court's history, which was exclusively male until 1989, has seen gradual progress in female representation.
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