Dakshayani Velayudhan Digital Archive
for Constitutionalism and Gender Rights
The making of the Indian Constitution was a significant and collaborative effort, involving the contributions of many individuals from diverse backgrounds, including women. While women were not as prominently represented as men in the Constituent Assembly, there were notable female figures who played crucial roles in the process. While the number of women in the Constituent Assembly was relatively low, their influence and contributions were impactful. The Indian Constitution itself reflects principles of equality and justice, which includes provisions for gender equality, and women have continued to play vital roles in shaping and interpreting the legal framework of the country. This is an intervention to mark that unmarked contributions
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JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE
Justice Indira Banerjee, born on 24 September 1957, is a highly esteemed former judge of the Supreme Court of India. Notably, she holds the distinction of being the eighth female judge in the history of the Supreme Court. Her illustrious career includes serving as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, marking her as…
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JUSTICE INDU MALHOTRA
Justice Indu Malhotra, a distinguished retired judge and senior counsel of the Supreme Court of India, stands as a trailblazer in the legal realm. Not only was she the second woman designated as a senior advocate by the Supreme Court, but she also holds the unique distinction of being the first woman advocate elevated directly…
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JUSTICE M. FATHIMA BEEVI
Justice M. Fathima Beevi, born on 30 April 1927, was a distinguished Indian jurist who left an indelible mark on the legal landscape of the country. As the first female judge appointed to the Supreme Court of India and the first Muslim woman in the higher judiciaries, her career spanned various judicial roles, culminating in…
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JUSTICE R BANUMATHI
Justice R. Banumathi, born on 20 July 1955, is a distinguished former judge of the Supreme Court of India, hailing from Tamil Nadu. As the sixth woman to ascend to the prestigious position of a Supreme Court judge, her legal career has been marked by notable contributions to the judiciary. Aspect Details Full Name R.…
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JUSTICE RANJANA PRAKASH DESAI
Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, born on 30 October 1949, is a distinguished former judge of the Supreme Court of India. Her multifaceted career encompasses roles as a public prosecutor, judge on the Bombay High Court, Supreme Court judge, and subsequent leadership positions in various legal and administrative bodies. Aspect Details Full Name Ranjana Prakash Desai…
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JUSTICE RUMA PAL
Justice Ruma Pal, born on 3 June 1941, is a distinguished former judge of the Supreme Court of India, known for her significant contributions to the field of law and her notable judgements in critical cases. Her career spans a rich history in legal practice, scholarly endeavors, and advocacy for human rights. Aspect Details Full…
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JUSTICE SUJATA V MANOHAR
Justice Sujata Vasant Manohar, born on 28 August 1934, is a distinguished former judge of the Supreme Court of India and a prominent member of the National Human Rights Commission of India. Hailing from a family with a rich legal heritage, her illustrious career has left an indelible mark on the Indian judiciary. Aspect Details…
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KAMLA CHAUDHARY
Kamla Chaudhary, a prominent figure in the Indian National Congress, emerged from an affluent family in Lucknow. Despite familial expectations, she devoted herself to the nationalist cause, actively participating in Gandhi’s Civil Disobedience Movement of 1930. Born on 22nd February 1908, Kamla Chaudhary played multifaceted roles as a feminist, fictional writer, and political activist. Basic…
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LEELA ROY
Leela Roy, an indomitable spirit born on October 2, 1900, in Goalpara, Assam, left an indelible mark as a radical leftist Indian woman politician, social reformer, and a close associate of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. Her legacy encompasses multifaceted contributions to women’s empowerment, education, and the political landscape of India during the crucial period of…
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MALATI CHOUDHURY
Born on July 26, 1904, in Calcutta to a family deeply entrenched in politics, Malati Chaudhary was destined to become a formidable force in India’s fight for freedom. At the age of 16, she chose the path of unconventional wisdom, foregoing traditional education to join Visva Bharti in Shantiniketan in 1921. Here, under the influence…