NEW DELHI: Taking note of the submission that not a single advocate from the ST community had ever been appointed as a govt lawyer in Madhya Pradesh HC and representation of SCs and OBCs was also very low, Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the state’s advocate general to ensure representation of marginalised communities as well as women.“If opportunity is not given to them, then how will they emerge?” a bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh remarked while hearing a petition seeking reservation for advocates belonging to the OBC community in appointment of govt pleaders in MP. The court said while it could not pass directives for reservation, the issue should be brought to the notice of the state’s advocate general for remedial action.Advocate Varun Thakur, appearing for the petitioner, submitted not a single ST advocate had been selected as a govt lawyer since Independence and only a nominal number of SC candidates had been appointed. There was only one woman advocate out of over 100 lawyers appointed. He said the absence of such representation in the advocate general’s office had long-term implications for the legal profession, as govt law officers often go on to be considered for elevation as judges.‘There is no representation of the people we are representing,” Thakur said.The lawyer appearing for the state assured the bench that the concerns would be communicated to the advocate general.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTharoor Praises Parliamentary Panel Meet On India-EU, India-US Trade DealsCongress Moves No-Trust Motion Against Om Birla; Lamborghini CCTV Contradicts Tobacco Tycoon’s Claim‘Not To Get Involved In Political Game’: EU Launches Mission For Bangladesh 2026 PollsNo-Confidence Against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Explained: Process, Rules And Numbers In ParliamentDays Before Bangladesh Elections, Another Hindu Businessman Killed, Fears Rise Over Minority SafetyOpposition targets LS Speaker with no-confidence motion — rules, process & numbers – ExplainedPakistan Admits US-Backed Jihad In Afghan Wars A Mistake, But Still Accuses India Of Proxy War”That Day Will Never Come…” Yogi Adityanath Fires Warning At Those Dreaming Of Babri StructureOpposition Cites ‘Abuse Of Office’ In No-Confidence Move Against Lok Sabha Speaker Om BirlaKanpur Lamborghini Crash: CCTV Backs Police Claim As Lawyer Pushes Driver Defence In Court123PhotostoriesFactory making 1800+ liters of milk daily with detergent and urea fertilizer busted in Gujarat: 6 smart ways to check milk purity at homePromise Day special: Bollywood stories where words turn into lifelong vows8 easy buttermilk dishes to add in lunch menu5 succulents that bring you good luck and prosperityFive unforgettable true romance stories that re-wrote love on the big screen: ‘The Vow,’ ‘The Theory of Everything’ and more8 traditional Indian dishes among 50 Best Stews in the WorldTop 5 real estate hotspots in Chennai, Tamil Nadu in 2026 for investment in propertyNelson Mandela once said, “I never lose, I either win or learn”: 4 lessons it teaches studentsJimin to Suga: BTS’ airport style wins again as the group heads back to Korea8 Most iconic Goddess Durga temples in India and the story behind them123Hot PicksUAE Public School RegistrationGold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionGCC Unified Visa 2026Income Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingSam DarnoldAndy ReidSuper BowlMen Hockey Olympics 2026Brock NelsonSidney CrosbyTerence CrawfordNBA Trade RumorsBen OgdenKevin Durant
NEW DELHI: Taking note of the submission that not a single advocate from the ST community had ever been appointed as a govt lawyer in Madhya Pradesh HC and representation of SCs and OBCs was also very low, Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the state’s advocate general to ensure representation of marginalised communities as well as women.“If opportunity is not given to them, then how will they emerge?” a bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh remarked while hearing a petition seeking reservation for advocates belonging to the OBC community in appointment of govt pleaders in MP. The court said while it could not pass directives for reservation, the issue should be brought to the notice of the state’s advocate general for remedial action.Advocate Varun Thakur, appearing for the petitioner, submitted not a single ST advocate had been selected as a govt lawyer since Independence and only a nominal number of SC candidates had been appointed. There was only one woman advocate out of over 100 lawyers appointed. He said the absence of such representation in the advocate general’s office had long-term implications for the legal profession, as govt law officers often go on to be considered for elevation as judges.‘There is no representation of the people we are representing,” Thakur said.The lawyer appearing for the state assured the bench that the concerns would be communicated to the advocate general.
