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.
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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.
Justice M. Fathima Beevi made history in 1989 as the first woman to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India. A distinguished jurist and trailblazer, Justice Beevi’s appointment marked a significant milestone in India’s judicial history and represented a triumph over gender bias and discrimination in the legal profession. Throughout her illustrious career, Justice Beevi demonstrated exemplary judicial acumen, integrity, and dedication to upholding the principles of justice and equality before the law. Her landmark judgments and commitment to fairness and impartiality earned her widespread respect and admiration from both the legal fraternity and the public. Justice Beevi’s pioneering role paved the way for more women to pursue careers in the judiciary and inspired a new generation of female jurists to aspire to the highest echelons of the Indian legal system.