In a landmark achievement for gender representation in the legal field, the Pala Bar Association in Kerala has elected an all-female executive committee, filling all 15 positions with women.

This milestone surpasses the Supreme Court's directive mandating one-third female representation in bar associations. The directive, initially applied to the Supreme Court Bar Association, has since been extended to associations in Delhi, Karnataka, and other parts of the country.

The all-women panel elected by the Pala Bar Association not only meets but significantly exceeds the mandated quota, setting a powerful precedent for gender-inclusive leadership within the legal community.

Advocate Usha Menon was elected as the new president, securing a decisive victory with 163 votes against her opponent Advocate Josekutty Kuzhithottam, who received 70 votes.

The full list of elected office bearers is as follows:

President: Usha Menon Ushus

Vice President: Minimol Cyriac Valiyaveettil

Secretary: Remya R Kakkanattu Ozhukayil

Joint Secretary: Prejisha Jose Vathalloor

Treasurer: Nisha Nirmala George Puthenpurackal

Executive Committee Member (Lady Representative): Asha Ravi Mulanjanikkunnel

Executive Committee Members Seniors:

1) Gayathri Raveendran Vandannoor

2) Maggi Balaram Ezhervayalil

3) Manjusha K. G. Vadayattu

4) Remya Rose George Perekkattu

5) Sanju P. S. Sreenilayam

6) Solimol Sebastian Eruvelikkunnel

7) Tinu Scaria Pandiyammackal

Executive Committee Member Juniors:

1) Deepa N. G. Njundanmakkal

2) Irine Elisabeth B Moothasseril

This achievement marks an important step forward in promoting inclusivity and empowering women in the legal profession.

SOURCE: NEWS