Coimbatore Advocate V. Mohana Creates History as First Woman from Tamil Nadu Elevated Directly to Supreme Court
Senior Advocate V. Mohana from Coimbatore has made history by becoming the first woman from Tamil Nadu to be directly elevated from the Bar to the Supreme Court of India and only the second woman in the country to achieve this distinction.
Prasanth Subramani
Venkita Subramanian Mohana has created history by becoming the first woman from Tamil Nadu to be directly elevated from the Bar to the Supreme Court of India. She is also only the second woman in the country's history to receive such a prestigious elevation, making her achievement a significant milestone for the Indian judiciary.
Born in Coimbatore, V. Mohana has built an illustrious legal career spanning several decades. Her elevation to the Supreme Court represents a landmark moment not only for Tamil Nadu's legal fraternity but also for women aspiring to reach the highest levels of the judicial system.
A distinguished senior advocate, Mohana has earned widespread recognition for her legal expertise, courtroom advocacy, and contributions to several high-profile cases. Her appointment highlights the growing representation of accomplished women in India's higher judiciary and reinforces the importance of merit-based recognition in the legal profession.
Throughout her career, she has worked alongside some of India's most respected legal luminaries and has established a reputation for excellence in constitutional, civil, and commercial law matters.
Her historic elevation is being celebrated across legal circles in Tamil Nadu and beyond, as it marks a significant step toward greater diversity and representation within the country's highest court.
The achievement of V. Mohana stands as an inspiration for aspiring lawyers, particularly women, demonstrating that dedication, expertise, and perseverance can pave the way to the highest judicial offices in India.
