Who was the first woman judge in supreme court of India ?

Correct option is C

​The correct answer is (C)   M. Fathima Beevi​

M. Fathima Beevi became the first woman judge of the Supreme Court of India on October 6, 1989. She made history by being the first woman appointed to the apex court since its establishment in 1950. Prior to her appointment to the Supreme Court, she served as a judge of the Kerala High Court. Her appointment was considered a milestone in the progress of women's representation in the Indian judiciary.

Information Booster:

1. M. Fathima Beevi was also the first woman judge in any of the Supreme Courts of Asia.
2. She was awarded the Bharat Jyoti Award and the Bharat Ratna Shiromani Award for her significant contributions to the legal field.
3. Post-retirement, she also served as a member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
4. Shanno Devi, listed in option (a), was the first woman Speaker of a State Legislative Assembly in India (Punjab, 1954).
5. Ruma Pal (option b) was another notable female Supreme Court judge appointed in 2000.
6. Anna Candy (option d) was not associated with the Indian judiciary.

Additional Knowledge:

• M. Fathima Beevi's appointment to the Supreme Court was seen as a step towards breaking gender barriers in India's judiciary.
• Shanno Devi was a pioneer for women's political participation in India.
• Ruma Pal is remembered for her progressive judgments in civil and constitutional matters.
• The representation of women in the judiciary has been steadily increasing, but it remains a work in progress.