recognize persons who fall outside the male/female gender binary, including persons who identify as “third gender”. While drawing attention to the fact that transgender ... right to equality (Article 14 of the Constitution) was framed in gender-neutral terms (“all persons”). Consequently, the right to equality would extend to transgender
recognize persons who fall outside the male/female gender binary, including persons who identify as “third gender”. While drawing attention to the fact that transgender ... right to equality (Article 14 of the Constitution) was framed in gender-neutral terms (“all persons”). Consequently, the right to equality would extend to transgender
Matrimonial as well as other statutes can be read in a gender-neutral manner
to include LGBTQIA+ couples within their ambit;
m. There is growing ... manner. Gendered terms such
as “husband” and “wife” ought to be read as “spouse.” The language used in
the SMA facilitates a gender neutral interpretation
policy of enrolment is gender-neutral and not gender-specific…………………………. 84-87
Distinction between gender-neutral and gender-equal…………………………………………………… 88-92
Present recruitment policy leads ... functional and operational need and thus, the same is
gender-specific and not ‘gender-neutral’.
14. She stated that initially Women JAG Officers on commissioning
best of my knowledge, (i) The POCSO Act, 2012 is gender neutral.
Means the act recognizes Female Sex Predators preying on Male juveniles ... maintaining one sided, gender
biased against adult men status quo of the laws despite strong demands for
gender neutral laws everywhere?? To the best
petitioners then, the movement all over is towards enacting
gender-neutral laws in the realm of sexual violence. While MWT has
actively campaigned for gender ... courts and, therefore, there is a need to introduce
gender-neutrality in the sphere of sexual violence. Therefore, if MRE is
struck down, it would
CONSIDERATION:
(i) Whether Protection of Children from Sexual
Offences Act is gender neutral?
(ii) Can offences under Sections ... Whether Protection of Children from Sexual
Offences Act is gender neutral?
9. The Act was not a mere statutory addition; it was a
resolute response
probabilities or
perceptions and biases about a gender or a profession.
COMBATING HIDDEN BIASES & UPHOLDING GENDER
NEUTRALITY IN JUDICIAL DECISION-MAKING
31. Judges bear ... free from preconceived notions or prejudices based on gender or
profession. The essence of gender-neutrality must permeate
through every line of a judgment
Supreme Court has exposited in detail on the principle of
gender neutrality as a constitutional imperative and has also
contradistinguished gender neutrality and gender equality ... Respondents have failed to establish how
a merit-based 'gender-neutral' selection process would negatively
impact functionality, manpower planning, or operational efficiency
Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to formulate a
gender neutral policy to prevent sexual and/ or any other form of harassment ... first respondent, being Kalakshetra Foundation/R1 to formulate a
Gender Neutral Policy to prevent sexual and/or any other form of harassment
