Chief Justice of India SA Bobde said on Wednesday that the time has come for a woman to be appointed as CJI. Stating that there is no discrimination in the Indian judiciary, he said every collegium ensures the proportionate participation of women.The CJI made the observation while hearing the petition of a female lawyer demanding women be included in the appointment of judges. He said that the ratio of women in the judiciary is only 11% which is very low.

Chief Justice of India SA Bobde said on Wednesday that the time has come for a woman to be appointed as CJI. Stating that there is no discrimination in the Indian judiciary, he said every collegium ensures the proportionate participation of women.The CJI made the observation while hearing the petition of a female lawyer demanding women be included in the appointment of judges. He said that the ratio of women in the judiciary is only 11% which is very low.