- Giving new impetus to women's representation in the Indian judiciary, Justice V. Mohana took the oath of office and secrecy as a Judge of the Supreme Court on June 2, 2026.
- With this appointment, she has become the 12th woman in the history of the Supreme Court to become a judge.
- Furthermore, following the appointment of Justice Indu Malhotra in 2018, she is also the second female advocate to be appointed directly to the Supreme Court from the Bar.
- Justice V. Mohana's appointment is being hailed as a significant milestone towards achieving gender balance and increasing women's participation within the judiciary.
- The Supreme Court of India is the country's apex judicial institution; established on January 28, 1950, it is headquartered in New Delhi.
- The process for the appointment and transfer of judges in the higher judiciary is governed by the Collegium system.
- This system comprises the Chief Justice of India and the senior-most judges of the Supreme Court.
- Justice V. Mohana's name was recommended on May 27, 2026, by the Collegium headed by Chief Justice Suryakant.
- Subsequently, the Central Government approved this recommendation on May 31, 2026, thereby paving the way for her appointment.
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