New Delhi, May 20 -- The Bar Council of India (BCI) has approached the Supreme Court seeking approval for a proposal to increase women's representation in State Bar Councils through the co-option of additional women candidates.

In a press release issued on May 20, BCI said it wants to fill the next 10% women's representation in State Bar Councils beyond the existing 20% elected women members. The proposal suggests selecting women candidates who secured the highest votes in elections but could not get elected within the present reservation limit.

According to the BCI, this proposal was finalised after discussions with stakeholders before the High Powered Election Supervisory Committee. The Council said the move is aimed at ensuring meani...