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.
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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.
Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge: 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.
“Sad day for American constitutional law and LGBTQ+ people”: Decoding the Dissent to SCOTUS allowing wedding website designer to decline services to same-sex couples
In a fierce dissent to the majority decision of allowing a wedding website designer to decline services to same-sex couples, 3 SCOTUS Judges pointed out that US Constitution contains no right to refuse service to a disfavoured group and cautioned that this decision may negatively impact not only the LGBTQ+ community, but also interracial couples in future.
Colorado’s anti-discrimination law cannot compel a wedding website designer to create expressive designs contrary to her personal beliefs on marriage: SCOTUS
The Court with a ratio of 6:3 protected the First Amendment right of the petitioner who believes in heterosexual marriages only.
Gauhati HC directs the State of Assam to expediate the process of constituting a Transgender Welfare Board
The Court noted the submission that a Welfare Board will help in addressing issues faced by the Transgender persons in the State.
Counter-speech protecting interests of LGBTQ+ neither antithesis to public interest nor amounts to defamation; Canada SC dismisses SLAPP suit
In an anti-SLAPP ruling, Supreme Court of Canada dismissed defamation suit targeting counter counter-speech protecting rights of marginalised groups, i.e.; transgender and other 2SLGBTQ+ youth.
[Recognition of Same-sex Marriage] | Supreme Court of Nepal orders Government to recognize same-sex foreign spouse of a Nepalese citizen
The Government was directed to consider the Report made by an expert panel in 2015 which had recommended recognition of same-sex relationships.
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha
Justice P.S. Narasimha whose tenure as an advocate is full of landmark cases, became the 9th advocate to be directly elevated from the Bar to the Supreme Court judgeship.
[LGBTQ+ Rights] | LGBTQ+ community have the Right to Freedom of Association, which includes the right to form an association of any kind: Supreme Court of Kenya
With a ratio of 3:2, the Supreme Court of Kenya delivered a significant decision by holding that it would be unconstitutional to limit the right to form association purely based on sexual orientation.
Lawyer Saurabh Kirpal cannot be denied judgeship because of his sexual orientation: Supreme CourtCollegium
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.
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.
8 Legal Stories of the Week: From High Courts to District Courts
“For a contract to be enforceable, the restraint of trade clause must be reasonable.” [Rajesh Kumar Gandhi v. Mukesh Dutt] Read the
AP HC| LGBTQ+ community’s right to reservation; Can a transgender claim to be appointed by reservation in spite of failure to secure minimum cut off marks in screening test? HC answers
Andhra Pradesh High Court: In a significant case wherein, a transgender had approached the Court seeking benefit of reservation for appointment in
Ori HC | Same-sex couple have a right to live together outside wedlock; Rights of a woman enshrined in Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 to apply on the “lady” in the relationship
Orissa High Court: A Division Bench of S. K. Mishra and Savitri Ratho, JJ. allowed a same-sex couple to live in together
P&H HC | “Social ethos, outlook & philosophy appears to be evolving amongst gay couples so as to openly come out of closets”; Same-sex couple in a live-in relationship sought protection
Punjab and Haryana High Court: Arun Monga, J., addressed a matter wherein, two girls were in a live-in relationship and were constantly
Kenya HC | Anti-homosexuality law upheld: Decriminalization of same-sex relations held to be a threat to institution of marriage protected under Constitution of Kenya
Kenya of High Court, Nairobi: A Full Bench of Roselyne Aburili, E.C. Mwita and John M. Mativo, JJ. dismissed a petition regarding
[Day 3] Section 377 | Constitution Bench heading towards the end of social stigma against LGBTQ?
Supreme Court: The 5-Judge Constitution Bench comprising of CJ Dipak Misra, Rohinton Nariman, A.M Khanwillkar, DY Chandrachud and Indu Malhotra, JJ. continue
Law college denied approval for forcing Evangelical Christian beliefs
Supreme Court of Canada: A nine-Judge Bench sided 7:2 against the Trinity Western University (TWU) and upheld the decision of the Law