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.
On Tuesday(19th March),Former Supreme Court Judge Indira Banerjee highlighted gender imbalance in higher judiciary, being the eighth woman appointed in 68 years. She urged for increased female representation, addressing systemic obstacles and societal expectations. Judge Pratibha M Singh echoed the need for societal mindset shift to support women in the legal profession, emphasizing their vital role in families and society.
