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Early Life and ChallengesLeila Seth, born on 20 October, 1930, inLucknow, India, overcome early challenges.after losing her father at the age of 11..Despite financial struggles, she received an education at Loreto Convent, Darjeeling. After completing her schooling, she worked as a stenographer in Kolkata,where her life took a significant turn. Marriage Life and Education In Kolkata, Leila Seth met her future.husband, Prem Seth, leading to what to she termed a 'semi-arranged' marriage.The couple's move to London provided her with an opportunity to pursue her interest in law. Her motivation was driven by the flexibility the field offered, essential for her as a young mother. Remarkably in 1958, at the age of 27, Seth secured the top spot in the London Bar exam, a ground-breaking. achievement for a woman. Legal Career of Leila SethUpon returning to India, Leila Seth started her legal journey in Patna. Despite facing gender bias and scepticism, she fearlessly.tackled a range of cases, spanning taxation, constitutional matters and public. interest litigations. Her tenacity led her to the Delhi High Court, where she shattered the glass ceiling and became the first woman judge in 1978. This achievement marked a pivotal step towards her trailblazing role in the Indian judiciary. Leila Seth: Example of Justice and Equality Leila Seth's impact extended beyond the.courtroom. She chaired various judicial and humanitarian institutions, advocating for equal inheritance rights for daughtersin ancestral property and championingin ancestral property and championingLGBTQIA rights. Her contribution tocommissions investigating critical issues, such as custodial deaths and the effects of media on children, showcased her unwavering commitment to justice andsocietal well-being. From Judge to Chief JusticeThirteen years after becoming a HighCourt judge, Leila Seth made history again by becoming the first woman to hold the position of Chief Justice in 1991. Her promotion to this esteemed role marked yet another milestone towards gender equality.Legacy Leila Seth's legacy lives on through her achievements and her family. Her passing on May 5, 2017, at the age of 86, left behind a legacy of selflessness and dedication to reshaping legislation andsocietal attitudes demonstrated hercommitment to a safer and more justIndia. JaiHind.. JaiBharat..
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