Justice Leila Seth became India’s first woman Chief Justice of a High Court in 1991, leading the Himachal Pradesh High Court and breaking gender barriers in the judiciary.
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Justice Fathima Beevi became India’s first female Supreme Court judge in 1989, breaking gender barriers in the judiciary and contributing to the advancement of women in the legal profession.
Annie Besant became India’s first female Congress President in 1917, leading the Indian National Congress and contributing to the Indian independence movement.
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur became India’s first female Union Minister in 1947, serving as the Minister of Health in Jawaharlal Nehru’s cabinet and pioneering women’s representation in Indian governance.
Sucheta Kripalani became India’s first female Chief Minister in 1963, leading Uttar Pradesh and breaking gender barriers in Indian politics.