NEW DELHI: Last week , The Supreme Court noted that pregnancy is not exclusive to cisgender women but can also be experienced by individuals identifying as non-binary, transgender men, and various other gender identities. The clarification came during the adjudication of a case involving the termination of pregnancy for a 14-year-old girl who had been sexually assaulted.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court emphasized lawyers’ mental well-being, acknowledging the unique stresses they face. Following a case involving a lawyer’s inappropriate conduct, the court highlighted the importance of mental health support for legal professionals. This reflects a broader societal shift towards prioritizing mental well-being in professional settings and seeks to destigmatize mental health issues in the legal field.
