First Woman Judge of the Supreme Court of India: M. Fatima Beevi
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | M. Fatima Beevi |
| Born | April 30, 1927 |
| Birthplace | Pathanamthitta, Kerala |
| Education | Catholicate High School, University College (Science), Government Law College, Trivandrum |
| Legal Career Start | Enrolled as an advocate in 1950 |
| Judicial Roles | Munsiff (1958), Subordinate Judge (1968), Chief Judicial Magistrate (1972), District & Sessions Judge (1974), Judicial Member of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (1980), High Court Judge in Kerala (1983) |
| Historic Appointment | First woman judge of the Supreme Court of India on October 6, 1989 |
| Notable Judgements | Scheduled Caste and Weaker Section Welfare Assn. v. State of Karnataka, Assam Sillimanite Ltd. v. Union of India |
| Post-Retirement Roles | Member of the National Human Rights Commission, Governor of Tamil Nadu (1997-2001) |
| Legacy | First Muslim woman in India's higher judiciary, advocate for gender equality |