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President of India, Ram Nath Kovind while addressing an event said that generally, the degree of justice in women is maximum, even though there are some exceptions to it, They have the tendency, mentality, and culture to give justice to everyone.

President Kovind was speaking at the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of Advocates Chambers & Multi-Level Parking, Allahabad High Court and Uttar Pradesh National Law University, Prayagraj.

Referring to the Allahabad High Court’s historic decision to enroll India's first woman lawyer, Ms. Cornelia Sorabji in 1921, the President termed that decision a forward-looking decision in the direction of women empowerment. He said that last month, a new history was created of the women’s participation in the judiciary with the appointment of nine judges, including three women judges, in the Supreme Court.

"Presence of four women judges out of the total 33 judges appointed in the Supreme Court is the highest ever in the history of the judiciary. He said that these appointments have paved the way for a woman Chief Justice of India in the future," he added.

He emphasized that the establishment of a truly just society would be possible only when the participation of women increases in all areas including the judiciary.

Considering the present total strength of women judges in the Supreme Court and High Courts together which is less than 12 percent President Kovind said "if we have to achieve the inclusive ideals of our Constitution, then the role of women in the judiciary also has to be increased."