Who from the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, became the first women Judge of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh?

The correct answer is Justice Sindhu Sharma.

Key Points

• Justice Sindhu Sharma became the first woman judge of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in 2018.
• She was appointed as a judge of the High Court on 6th March 2018.
• Before her elevation, she was serving as the Assistant Solicitor General of India.
• Her appointment marked a significant milestone in the judiciary of Jammu and Kashmir, promoting gender inclusivity in the legal profession.

Additional Information

• High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
  • It was established in 1928 and has jurisdiction over the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
  • The High Court has a sanctioned strength of 17 judges, including both permanent and additional judges.
• Women in Indian Judiciary
  • Women representation in the higher judiciary in India has been historically low.
  • The Supreme Court of India saw its first woman judge, Justice Fathima Beevi, in 1989.
  • Various measures have been taken to increase gender diversity in the judiciary, including promoting women lawyers to higher judicial positions.
• Assistant Solicitor General of India
  • This position is part of the Department of Legal Affairs in India.
  • The Assistant Solicitor General represents the Union of India in legal matters before various courts.