Who was the first woman designated Senior Advocate by the Supreme Court of India in 1977?
The Supreme Court designated Leila Seth a Senior Advocate in January 1977. Indu Malhotra was the second woman it so designated, in 2007.
Choose your answer
Who was the first woman designated Senior Advocate by the Supreme Court of India in 1977?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
The Supreme Court designated Leila Seth a Senior Advocate in January 1977. Indu Malhotra was the second woman it so designated, in 2007.
Option feedback
Option A
The Delhi High Court's Full Court Reference records Seth as the first woman so designated by the Supreme Court.
Option B
M. Fathima Beevi's first was her appointment as a woman judge of the Supreme Court. The designation asked about was awarded first to Seth.
Option C
Anna Chandy's firsts were judicial appointments. The first Supreme Court designation asked about was Seth's.
Option D
The Supreme Court's biography identifies Indu Malhotra as the second woman it designated Senior Advocate.
Practice for these exams
-
IIT Kharagpur LL.M. Entrance
Subject revision
See pack details on LawMint.net -
Supreme Court Law Clerk and Research Associate
Subject revision