difference whatsoever. In fact, any discrimination against a daughter would be plainly a discrimination on grounds of gender. The guarantee under Article ... Constitution is broad enough to encompass gender discrimination and any discrimination on grounds of gender fundamentally disregards the right to equality, which the Constitution guarantees
such
discrimination and guarantee to all persons equal and effective
protection against any such discrimination.
Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity ... Report of 2009 speaks of gender orientation and gender
identity as follows:-
“Sexual orientation and gender identity
‘Other status’ as recognized in article 2 , paragraph
Branch
The issues before us are two:-
Issue No. 1
Whether gender discrimination would amount to Human Rights Violation.
Issue No. 2
Whether in case ... Human Rights Violation?
There was a consensus in the hearing that gender discrimination would
amount to Human Rights Violation. However, Shri S. R. Ojha DIGP
office
under the State. There is thus a specific prohibition against
gender discrimination in matters relating to public employment.
It is in the light ... Supreme Court on the issue
of gender discrimination in the context of marriage and
pregnancy.
In C.B. Muthamma v. Union of India
hereafter referred
to compendiously as "Indian Army"), especially of gender
discrimination. They urged that despite their high academic
achievements (inasmuch as they scored ... were selected. It is
therefore, alleged that it facially points to gender discrimination.
5. It is pointed out in this regard that the first petitioner
cadre of the executive branch and there was no gender
discrimination in so far as his appointment was concerned. Counsel further
argued that male officers ... case of Army SSC officers also there
was a gender discrimination while in the case of SSC officer of Navy no case of
gender discrimination
record.
6. The case on hand is a clear example of gender discrimination perpetrated by the respondents, State organs, in denying equal opportunity ... Board..
7. The battle for gender justice has been a long-drawn struggle. Gender-based discrimination reveals ugly face of the society which is prohibited
Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.]
48. The gender discrimination under Article 15(1) of the
Constitution of India which prevailed until then came ... made greater strides towards
gender equality in this regard.
62. It is, therefore, unmistakably clear that there is gender
discrimination when father's father
such discrimination and guarantee to all
persons equal and effective protection against any such
discrimination.
Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or
gender identity ... dealing with the gender
identity, (1) Sex Discrimination Act, 1984; and (ii) Sex
Discrimination Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity
and Intersex Status
according to the learned counsel, this is a clear case of gender
discrimination, which should not play as it spoils sports.
8.The learned counsel ... discrimination which
intersects varied identities and characteristics.
( emphasis supplied)
21. Noting how the discrimination caused by intersecting
identities amplifies the violence against certain communities
(gendered
