Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Manmohan’s versatile legal career and important decisions
Justice Manmohan, formerly serving Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, was appointed as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 3-12-2024.
LGBTQ
Gaps in Transgender Persons Act & Rules; Advisory Committee; Identity issues: Inside Supreme Court Directions & Suggestions to ensure protection of Transpersons
The Court emphasised that drawing on stereotypes and stigma associated with the transgender community is impermissible for the purpose of formulating laws, rules and policies as it would be squarely opposed to the principle of substantive equality.
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan’s illustrious career and notable judgments
On 05-07-2023, the Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the appointment of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, Chief Justice, High Court for the State of Telangana to the Supreme Court of India. Upon acceptance of the recommendation by the Law Ministry, Justice Bhuyan took oath as Supreme Court Judge on 14-07-2023.
SCOTUS permits parents to opt-out their children from school lessons involving LGBTQ+ inclusive themes
The Montgomery County Board of Education introduced a variety of LGBTQ+-inclusive texts into the curriculum which included 5 “LGBTQ+-inclusive” storybooks approved for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, which have story lines focused on sexuality and gender.
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha
Appointed directly from the Bar as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice P.S. Narasimha’s tenure as an advocate and as a Judge boasts of several landmark cases.
Justice Tashi Rabstan, 37th Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, retires
SC Collegium modified its proposal to recommend Justice Rabstan as Chief Justice of his parent High Court of J&K and Ladakh and he took oath of office on 27-9-2024.
SC issues directions on availability of toilet facilities for males/females/PwD/transpersons in all Court premises
“Courts should not be places, where basic needs, such as sanitation, are overlooked and neglected. The absence of adequate washroom facilities undermines equality and poses a barrier to the fair administration of justice”.
Know Thy Judge | Justice Tashi Rabstan, 37th Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
Justice Tashi Rabstan was earlier recommended to be appointed as Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court; however, the SC Collegium modified its proposal to recommend him as Chief Justice of his parent High Court of J&K and Ladakh.
Know Thy Judge | Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of Delhi High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium on 11-7-2024 recommended the name of Justice Manmohan as the next Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi and the recommendation was confirmed on 21-9-2024.
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.
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
On 05-07-2023, the Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the appointment of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, Chief Justice, High Court for the State of Telangana to the Supreme Court of India. Upon acceptance of the recommendation by the Law Ministry, Justice Bhuyan took oath as Supreme Court Judge on 14-07-2023.
‘A person belonging to LGBTQ+ community is vulnerable to ridicule, harassment in jail’; Bombay HC grants bail to man accused of child trafficking
The applicant contended that their gender identity and medical condition made them vulnerable to harassment and ridicule in society and in jail.
‘Sexual orientation an innate part of identity of LGBTQ+ persons’: Kerala HC upholds Right of choice and Right to live life of a queer woman
“Many LGBTIQA+ youth face familial rejection, often from an early age. This rejection can take a devastating toll on individuals and isolate them from physical, emotional and economic resources that are essential to their well-being. In such cases, it is important to recognise the family as a site of violence and control for many queer women, who they need protection from rather than any “guardianship”.
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha
Appointed directly from the Bar as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice P.S. Narasimha’s tenure as an advocate and as a Judge boasts of several landmark cases.
Supreme Court of Mauritius decriminalises sodomy between two consenting adult males
S. 250(1) of Criminal Code Act, 1838, is discriminatory in effect, and breaches Section 16 of the Constitution inasmuch as it criminalises the only natural way for homosexual men to have sexual intercourse.
Know Thy Judge | Justice N. Anand Venkatesh, Madras High Court
Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of Madras High Court is known within the legal fraternity for his progressive, profound and to the point judgments.
Govt’s failure to realise its positive obligation to set-up alternate framework to recognise same-sex relationship violates Hong Kong Bill of Rights
The Court with a majority of 3:2 issued a declaration acknowledging the need of same-sex couples for access to an alternative legal framework in order to meet basic social requirements
US District Court rules Montgomery County Public Schools’ “No-Opt Out” policy for LGBTQ+ Inclusive Books does not violate children’s religious beliefs
The Court opined that the policy does not prevent parents or children from exercising their religious obligations. In fact, the policy serves the school’s legitimate interest of fostering social integration and cultural inclusiveness of transgender and gender nonconforming students.
Supreme Federal Court of Brazil in a historic 9:1 ruling, declares Homophobia a Crime
In a monumental decision, Brazil's Top Court declared homophobia to be a crime punishable by prison sentence.
Karnataka HC refuses to quash abetment to suicide case against manager and teammates accused of joking about their colleague’s sexual orientation
The Court emphasised that persons belonging to LGBTQ community should be treated with all the love and affection because sensitivity of them being ostracized already pervades in their psyche.