“Helpless Woman,” “Self-respecting woman,” and Other Words Judges Must No Longer Use in Judgments: Supreme Court Releases Handbook
Supreme Court released the “Handbook on Judgments and Gender (Sensitivity and Compassion in Writing Judgments)” highlighting the need for empathetic, inclusive and stereotype-free judicial language. The Handbook provides guidance on avoiding gendered expressions, adopting survivor-centric terminology and promoting trauma-informed adjudication to ensure dignity and fairness in the justice process.