Justice Bela M. Trivedi recently retired from the Supreme Court of India . Here’s a summary of recent news and highlights from her tenure:
- Retirement: Justice Bela M. Trivedi retired on June 9, 2025, after serving approximately three and a half years on the Supreme Court .
- Farewell Controversy: The Supreme Court Bar Association’s refusal to hold a farewell for Justice Bela M. Trivedi was criticized by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai .
- Notable Judgments and Contributions:
- Authored 79 judgments and was part of 238 benches .
- Significantly contributed to criminal, constitutional, and service law jurisprudence .
- Notable decisions included a concurring opinion supporting the 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and a dissenting view against sub-classification within Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for reservation purposes .
- Career Highlights:
- Began her career as an advocate in 1983, specializing in civil and constitutional law .
- Served as a judge of the City Civil and Sessions Court in Ahmedabad starting in 1995 .
- Served in the Gujarat and Rajasthan High Courts before being elevated to the Supreme Court .
- Post-Retirement Appointment: Appointed as the Chairperson of the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal in December 2024 .
- Gender Representation: Her departure highlights the ongoing discussions about gender representation in India’s highest judiciary, as she was one of the few sitting women judges on the Supreme Court .
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