A five-judge bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, advised the Union Government to form a High-Powered Committee addressing the rights and needs of the queer community. The Finance Ministry lifted restrictions on joint bank accounts for LGBTQ individuals. The Supreme Court ruling led to the establishment of a committee to combat LGBTQ+ discrimination.
The Supreme Court formed a 10-member National Task Force (NTF) to address safety concerns for healthcare workers following a tragic incident. The NTF’s first meeting is set for today, with a mandate to submit interim guidelines within three weeks and a final report in two months. The focus is on preventing violence and establishing a national protocol for safe working conditions.