Former Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul said, “The Judiciary Must Perform the Role of Catalyst for LGBTQIA+ Rights, ” while speaking at the launch event organised by Keshav Suri Foundation and Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy
The Madras High Court affirmed the rights of a same-sex couple, criticizing societal conservatism and police inaction. The court emphasized individual liberty, allowing a woman to leave her parents’ home with her partner. The judges highlighted the importance of human rights for all, recognizing same-sex relationships as valid family structures.
Madras: The Madras High Court has raised concerns over the continued use of the term “Gender Identity Disorder” to describe transgender individuals and those belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community. Justice Anand Venkatesh strongly objected to such terminology, emphasizing that it wrongly suggests that being LGBTQIA+ is a disorder when, in reality, it is a natural identity.
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The Supreme Court will review 13 petitions challenging the 2023 verdict on same-sex marriage in India. A specially constituted five-judge bench, including Chief Justice Chandrachud, will consider the petitions. The review aims for a more inclusive interpretation of marriage laws to encompass same-sex couples. Justices Khanna and Nagarathna have replaced retired Justices Kaul and Bhat.