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Case BriefsForeign Courts

‘Man’, ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ defined under Equality Act, 2010 refers to biological sex and not certified sex: UK Supreme Court

The Court said that the interpretation of the EA 2010, does not cause disadvantage to trans people, with or without a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC).

Published on April 17, 2025April 25, 2025By Sucheta
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Kerala High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Kerala HC expands Nodal Officer’s jurisdiction to receive & forward complaints of Malayalam film industry victims not presented before Justice Hema Committee

A Nodal Officer has been appointed in the Malayalam Film Industry Case for complainants receiving threatening calls and those who had not filed complaints before the Justice Hema Committee.

Published on December 21, 2024December 21, 2024By Editor_4
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TickleVGiggle gender identity australian court
Case BriefsForeign Courts

Australian Court finds transwoman indirectly discriminated on basis of gender identity by social media platform ‘Giggle for Girls’

The Court found that applicant was excluded from the use of the Giggle App because she did not look sufficiently female, according to the respondents; hence, the respondents were directed to pay compensation of $10,000 to the applicant.

Published on August 26, 2024August 26, 2024By Sucheta
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Same sex marriage verdict
Watch NowWatch Now

Supreme Court Verdict on Same Sex Marriage: Breakdown of the Agreements and Disagreements

Published on October 30, 2023October 30, 2023By Ridhi
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European Court of Human Rights
Case BriefsForeign Courts

Termination of a Swiss national's widower's pension: ECHR finds no weighty and convincing reasons for such differential treatment on grounds of gender

“References to traditions, general assumptions or prevailing social attitudes in a particular country are insufficient justification for a difference in treatment on grounds of sex, whether in favour of women or men”

Published on December 3, 2022December 3, 2022By Editor_4
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Hot Off The PressNews

NHRC issues notice to DMRC on receiving complaint for removal of misleading signages on its 347 new toilets for Transgender Persons

The National Human Rights Commission, India has issued a notice to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, DMRC, after taking cognizance of a

Published on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsSupreme Court

Adultery: Constitution Bench to decide the constitutional validity of Section 497 IPC

Supreme Court: Noticing that there is a need to reconsider the earlier judgments on the Constitutional validity of Section 497 IPC, regard

Published on January 5, 2018January 12, 2018By Prachi Bhardwaj
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Case BriefsSupreme Court

Adultery: SC asks Centre why women should not be punished under Section 497 IPC

Supreme Court: Agreeing to hear the petition that sought for examining Section 497 of Penal Code, the 3-judge bench of Dipak Misra,

Published on December 8, 2017December 13, 2017By Prachi Bhardwaj
3 Comments7311 views
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Ban on entry of women in Sabrimala Temple: Matter referred to Constitution bench

Supreme Court: In the issue relating to ban of female devotees between the age group of 10 to 50 from entering the

Published on October 13, 2017July 18, 2018By Prachi Bhardwaj
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