Supreme Court Collegium lauds Saurabh Kirpal for his openness about his sexual orientation; reiterates his recommendation as a Delhi High Court judge
The Supreme Court Collegium stated that every individual is entitled to maintain their own dignity and individuality, based on sexual orientation. Senior Advocate Kirpal's openness about his orientation goes to his credit and rejecting his candidature on this ground would be contrary to the constitutional principles laid down by the Supreme Court.