In Episode #83, we are joined by Sital Kalantry, Professor of Law at Seattle University, author, and attorney. We discuss:
- The hierarchy of India's court system, from state courts to high courts to the Indian Supreme Court with 34 sitting judges
- The recent appointment of three female judges to the Indian Supreme Court (but a significant disparity remains)
- India's first female chief justice
- Indian litigation vs. arbitration
- Judicial appointments and the significant turnover compared to the U.S. Supreme Court
- The increase of more women CEOs in Indian and its legal profession (higher percentages than the U.S.)
- Where India still has room for improvement
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We’ll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Weston Konishi, Former Director of Partnerships and Development at U.S.-Japan Council!
