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    “Faced Criticism from My Own Community for Supporting Creamy Layer Rule,” Says Ex-CJI Gavai in Mumbai Lecture
    “Faced Criticism from My Own Community for Supporting Creamy Layer Rule,” Says Ex-CJI Gavai in Mumbai Lecture
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    Supreme Court Has Steadily Shaped And Reshaped Freedom Of Speech And Expression Over The Last 75 Years: Ex-CJI Gavai

    Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai said the Supreme Court has consistently shaped the meaning of free speech and expression for seventy-five years. He noted this steady evolution reflects the Court’s role in protecting freedoms in democracy.

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    National Cadet Corps| Transgender Students Cannot Be Enrolled NCC Divisions Under The Current Law: Kerala High Court
    National Cadet Corps| Transgender Students Cannot Be Enrolled NCC Divisions Under The Current Law: Kerala High Court
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    National Cadet Corps| Transgender Students Cannot Be Enrolled NCC Divisions Under The Current Law: Kerala High Court

    The Kerala High Court has held that transgender students cannot be enrolled in any National Cadet Corps divisions because the existing National Cadet Corps Act, 1948, does not recognise their inclusion under the present legal framework.

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    Judicial Interpretations in India Have Often Failed to Capture the Lived Realities of Women: CJI Gavai
    Judicial Interpretations in India Have Often Failed to Capture the Lived Realities of Women: CJI Gavai
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    Achieving Gender Justice Is Not Women’s Responsibility Alone, Men Must Share Power for Society’s Liberation: CJI Gavai

    CJI Gavai said achieving gender justice is not women’s responsibility alone, urging men to share power for society’s liberation while delivering the 30th Justice Sunanda Bhandare Memorial Lecture on the theme Justice for All: Building a Gender Equal and Inclusive India.

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    Transgender Rights| Hope the Future of the Third Gender Is Secure: SC Forms Committee for Equal Jobs, Inclusive Medical Care
    Transgender Rights| Hope the Future of the Third Gender Is Secure: SC Forms Committee for Equal Jobs, Inclusive Medical Care
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    Transgender Rights| Hope the Future of the Third Gender Is Secure: SC Forms Committee for Equal Jobs, Inclusive Medical Care

    The Supreme Court of India has formed a dedicated committee to protect transgender rights, ensuring equal employment opportunities and inclusive medical care. This landmark move aims to secure a safer and more equitable future for the third gender.

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    Transgender Reservation in PG Medical Seats | Supreme Court to Hear Plea Next Week
    Transgender Reservation in PG Medical Seats | Supreme Court to Hear Plea Next Week
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    Transgender Reservation in PG Medical Seats | Supreme Court to Hear Plea Next Week

    Today, On 18th September, Supreme Court decided it will hear the plea on transgender reservation in PG medical seats next week. The Chief Justice said, “With 2 months of counselling left, no urgency in listing the matter,” indicating a careful review ahead.

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    Transgender Reservation in PG Medical Seats| At Least 15% Quota Must Be Provided: Supreme Court
    Transgender Reservation in PG Medical Seats| At Least 15% Quota Must Be Provided: Supreme Court
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    Transgender Reservation in PG Medical Seats| At Least 15% Quota Must Be Provided: Supreme Court

    Today, On 16th September, Senior Advocate Indira Jaising urged the Supreme Court for transgender reservation in PG medical seats under the NALSA judgment, requesting vacant AIQ and state quota seats. CJI emphasized, “Court’s judgment mandates reservation. At least 15% quota must be provided.” The matter is listed for hearing the day after tomorrow.

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    0.5% Transgender Quota: "A Seat Must Be Reserved": Karnataka HC to NLSIU, Next Hearing on Monday
    0.5% Transgender Quota: "A Seat Must Be Reserved": Karnataka HC to NLSIU, Next Hearing on Monday
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    0.5% Transgender Quota: “A Seat Must Be Reserved”: Karnataka HC to NLSIU, Next Hearing on Monday

    The Karnataka High Court told NLSIU that “a seat must be reserved” while hearing its appeal against the 0.5% transgender quota order. The Court asked for prompt action, with the next hearing scheduled on Monday.

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    0.5% Transgender Quota: "A Seat Must Be Reserved": Karnataka HC to NLSIU, Next Hearing on Monday
    0.5% Transgender Quota: "A Seat Must Be Reserved": Karnataka HC to NLSIU, Next Hearing on Monday
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    NLSIU on 0.5% Transgender Quota: “Today It’s Transgender, Tomorrow Another Category”| Acting CJ Recuses, Case Shifted to New Bench

    Today, On 26th June, NLSIU has challenged the Karnataka HC order granting 0.5% reservation for transgender persons, questioning the legal basis. “Today it’s transgender, tomorrow another category, how is this gonna work?” argued its counsel. Acting CJ recused; case reassigned.

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    "No More Saturday Breaks": Supreme Court Registry to Stay Open Every Saturday from July 14, 2025
    "No More Saturday Breaks": Supreme Court Registry to Stay Open Every Saturday from July 14, 2025
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    CJI Gavai at Oxford Union: “Constitution is Quiet Revolution Empowering Marginalised”

    At Oxford Union, CJI Gavai described the Constitution as a “quiet revolution empowering the marginalised,” stressing its transformative strength in ensuring justice, equality, and dignity for those historically denied voice, rights, and representation in society.

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    Kerala High Court Grants Relief to Transgender Parents: "Issue Child's Birth Certificate Without Mentioning Genders"
    Kerala High Court Grants Relief to Transgender Parents: "Issue Child's Birth Certificate Without Mentioning Genders"
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    Kerala High Court Grants Relief to Transgender Parents: “Issue Child’s Birth Certificate Without Mentioning Genders”

    The Kerala High Court has granted relief to transgender parents who wanted their gender details removed from their child’s birth certificate. Zahhad and Ziya Paval are Kerala’s first openly transgender couple to become parents together.

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