Sudha Bharadwaj
Sudha Bharadwaj was born in 1961 in Massachusetts, USA. From a young age, she was inspired to fight injustice and inequality. After earning a law degree in Bangalore in 2000, Sudha started practicing law in Chhattisgarh in 2002. She faced challenges as a woman lawyer and activist in a male-dominated field. But Sudha was undeterred in her mission to use the law to empower the oppressed. She co-founded a labor union and provided legal aid to workers, farmers, and minorities. Sudha’s early experiences shaped her into a dedicated human rights defender in Chhattisgarh.
Professional History:
- Started legal practice in Chhattisgarh in 2002.
- Founded Chhattisgarh Mukti Morcha workers’ union.
- Arrested in 2018 on allegations of Maoist links.
Other:
- Sudha Bharadwaj has been in jail for almost three years in what is mostly referred to as the Bhima Koregaon case. Of the 16 human rights defenders arrested in this case, 13 were stuck in jail with only Bharadwaj and Varavara Rao being granted bail.
Top 10 Female Lawyers in India
Women have made great strides in the legal profession in India, overcoming gender barriers to rise to the top of their field. This article spotlights the ten most accomplished and influential female lawyers currently practicing in the country. Their successes demonstrate that women can thrive in the courtroom and hold their own against male colleagues. The extraordinary achievements of these legal trailblazers serve as an inspiration for all aspiring young women considering a career in law. Though women still face challenges in the male-dominated Indian legal system, the accomplishments of these exceptional lawyers prove that glass ceilings can be shattered. Their stories deserve to be told to encourage future generations of women to aim high and fulfill their potential.
Table of Content
- Top 10 Women Lawyers in India
- Indira Jaising
- Pinky Anand
- Karuna Nundy
- Meneka Guruswamy
- Vrinda Grover
- Rebecca John
- Zia Mody
- Sudha Bharadwaj
- Flavia Agnes
- Meenakshi Lekhi