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Beyond mere Recognition: The Jane Kaushik judgment and the next frontier of transgender equality
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court acknowledged the dignity and rights of employment of transgender individuals, ordered monetary compensation for a transwoman teacher who had been terminated from her position, and ordered that a model Equal Opportunity Policy be made mandatory in all institutions, going further than the Constitution's promise of equality in private employment
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No coercive action against Sharjeel Usmani till March 22: State to Bombay HC
The State has submitted that the sedition accused Sharjeel Usmani will not be arrested if he cooperates in the probe
Batla House convict Ariz Khan gets death penalty
The Delhi court that imposed the penalty deemed it to be ‘rarest of rare case’
Uttar Pradesh: Three deaths, multiple theories, murder or accident?
Three young men were killed, in what the media says is a road accident, but locals fear may be a case of targeted communal violence Varanasi
SC refuses to entertain protection plea for woman in an interfaith union
The petitioner alleged that the woman has been allegedly detained by her parents, and is being forced to marry against her will
Kerala HC allows transwoman to enrol in National Cadet Corps
The court observed that the petitioner who opted for female gender after two surgeries, is entitled to enrol as a member of her self-perceived gender
SC slams Himachal Pradesh HC for ‘incomprehensible’ order
The top court said that court judgments should be in language which can be understood not only by lawyers but also citizens who approach courts
Punjab & Haryana HC says interfaith marriage invalid as Muslim woman did not convert
The court however allowed the couple to stay in a live-in relationship and avail protection from the police
Odisha HC directs District Magistrates to make surprise prison visits
The High Court has sought several answers from the State to comprehend the present condition and status of prisons
Information about accused cannot be leaked to any third party: Karnataka HC
The court has warned the investigating officers to safeguard the privacy of the accused and get a search warrant from court to access data
Kunal Kamra has justified scandalous tweets as comedy: Law student’s rejoinder in SC
The rejoinder to Kamra’s affidavit has called him arrogant and alleged that his ‘scornful attitude’ shows his willingness to vilify the court
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Beyond mere Recognition: The Jane Kaushik judgment and the next frontier of transgender equality
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