Madras High Court orders LGBTQ+ speakers to be included in TN doc edu programmes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Madras High Court orders LGBTQ+ speakers to be included in TN doc edu programmes

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Director of Medical Education to hold the continuing medical education programme in all government and private medical colleges in the state by including speakers from the LGBTQIA+ community in order to spread awareness among medical students on the issues faced by this marginalised community. The order has come in the wake of a professor of the Madurai Government Medical College creating disturbance at a CME event when a speaker belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community was addressing students. A petition was filed in the court seeking a direction to hold CME programmes by including LGBTQIA+ speakers in order to ensure inclusive medical care and dispel myths surrounding homosexuality and transgender identities. In another order, the judge directed the National Medical Commission to bring in conversion therapy within the curriculum for medical education to inform students that such therapy is completely barred and practising it will have serious consequences.

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Madras High Court Asks Director Of Medical Education To Conduct Awareness Programmes To Update LGBTQ+ Issues, Include Speakers From Community
1 month, 1 week ago

Madras High Court Asks Director Of Medical Education To Conduct Awareness Programmes To Update LGBTQ+ Issues, Include Speakers From Community

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has directed the Director of Medical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu to conduct awareness programs for updating the LGBTQIA+ issues based competency available in the medical education curriculum in all Government and Private Medical Colleges. Justice Anand Venkatesh made the direction after being informed that in September 2024, in an education session organized at the Madurai …

Why not have a consolidated policy for entire LGBTQIA+ community in Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court asks govt.
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Why not have a consolidated policy for entire LGBTQIA+ community in Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court asks govt.

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Monday wanted to know why the Tamil Nadu government cannot have a consolidated policy for the entire lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and others community than contemplating to notify two different policies - one for the transgender and intersex persons alone and another for the rest. Hence, he directed the State government to …

TN government gets six weeks to take call on 1 per cent trans person quota in education, jobs
4 months, 1 week ago

TN government gets six weeks to take call on 1 per cent trans person quota in education, jobs

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has given the state government six weeks time to arrive at a decision on 1% reservation for transgender persons in education and employment. Accepting the state government’s plea for time to respond with an update on the policy decision for implementing transgender reservation, the first bench of Madras High Court consisting of Chief Justice KR …

Tamil Nadu's Gender & Sexual Minority (LGBTQ+) Policy A Testament To State's Commitment To Inclusivity & Empowerment: Madras High Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu's Gender & Sexual Minority (LGBTQ+) Policy A Testament To State's Commitment To Inclusivity & Empowerment: Madras High Court

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Monday commended the Tamil Nadu government's efforts to bring out a policy- the Tamil Nadu Gender and Sexual Minority Policy, for the welfare of the LGBTQ+ community. “The Tamil Nadu Gender and Sexual Minority Policy, with its intricate details and comprehensive approach, stands as a testament to the state's purported commitment to inclusivity and empowerment. …

Bombay High Court calls for suggestions to sensitise cops towards LGBTQ community
1 year, 8 months ago

Bombay High Court calls for suggestions to sensitise cops towards LGBTQ community

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Friday sought responses from the Mumbai Police and state prison authorities to explore how an amendment could be made to the Maharashtra Police Manual to sensitise police officials in dealing with transgender and homosexual individuals. Constitutional morality has to prevail over collective morality.” He also pointed out the need to sensitise police officers towards the …

LGBTQIA++ collectives of law school students condemn BCI resolution on same sex marriage
1 year, 11 months ago

LGBTQIA++ collectives of law school students condemn BCI resolution on same sex marriage

The Hindu  

More than 30 LGBTQIA++ collectives of law school students have said the Bar Council of India resolution urging the Supreme Court not to deal with pleas seeking legalisation of same sex marriage is "antithetical" to the Constitution. The resolution, which was issued by the BCI after a joint meeting attended by representatives of all state bar councils, said any decision …

Policy to protect LGBTQIA+ community will be published in three months, Tamil Nadu government assures Madras High Court
2 years, 3 months ago

Policy to protect LGBTQIA+ community will be published in three months, Tamil Nadu government assures Madras High Court

The Hindu  

Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court is ensuring that the Union government, State government as well as allied entities put in place the systems required to ensure a dignified life for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and others community. As a result of a series of interim orders issued by the judge ever since …

Madras High Court Asks Schools To Frame Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy, Provide Reporting & Redressal Mechanism To Students
2 years, 4 months ago

Madras High Court Asks Schools To Frame Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy, Provide Reporting & Redressal Mechanism To Students

Live Law  

Observing that sexual harassment in educational institutions continues to remain inadequately addressed, the Madras High Court recently issued directions to the State government for proper implementation of the law and policies framed against sexual abuse of children.The division bench of Justice R Mahadevan and Justice Sathya Narayana Prasad directed the school education department to. Observing that sexual harassment in educational …

In A First, Tamil Nadu Govt Releases Glossary On Addressing LGBTQ Persons
2 years, 7 months ago

In A First, Tamil Nadu Govt Releases Glossary On Addressing LGBTQ Persons

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday issued a glossary of terms to address the LGBTQIA+ community, as suggested by the Madras High Court. The issue comes after Justice N Ananth Venkatesh of the Madras High Court on August 22 suggested addressing people belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community with more respect and dignity. He likewise outfitted a copy of …

Tamil Nadu amends law to punish cops for harassing LGBTQ people
3 years, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu amends law to punish cops for harassing LGBTQ people

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu has amended the legislation that governs it’s police force and inserted a clause banning any harassment of LGBTQIA + people, likely becoming the first state in India to enact a specific legal provision against police violence on the marginalized community. “No police officer shall indulge in any act of harassment of any person belonging to the LGBTQIA + …

Madras HC asks TN govt to come up with glossary of expressions to address LGBTQIA+ members
3 years, 3 months ago

Madras HC asks TN govt to come up with glossary of expressions to address LGBTQIA+ members

India Today  

The Madras High Court has suggested that the Tamil Nadu government come up with a prospective glossary containing words and expressions to address members of the LGBTQIA+ community, saying any such move will have more force and be easier to implement. The court's recommendation came during a hearing on the welfare of the community members, with the original petition being …

Madras HC Directs NMC To Remove Unscientific Remarks About LGBTQIA+ From Syllabus
3 years, 5 months ago

Madras HC Directs NMC To Remove Unscientific Remarks About LGBTQIA+ From Syllabus

ABP News  

Chennai: The Madras High Court has directed the National Medical Commission to remove any derogatory or unscientific remarks about the LGBTQIA+ community from the medical syllabus under the Central Board of Medical Education curriculum. A communication from NMC said it has been noticed that textbooks of medical education especially subjects like Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, and Psychiatry contain unscientific information …

'Appreciate The Seriousness Of State Gov': Madras HC Takes On Record Compliance Reports Regarding Directions Issued To Protect LGBTQIA+ Community
3 years, 5 months ago

'Appreciate The Seriousness Of State Gov': Madras HC Takes On Record Compliance Reports Regarding Directions Issued To Protect LGBTQIA+ Community

Live Law  

The Madras High Court applauded the State government on Monday for taking prompt measures to build a more inclusive environment for the LGBTQIA+ community pursuant to its earlier directions. In its earlier order dated August 31, 2021 the Court had issued a host of directions against police harassment, insensitive media reportage and 'conversion therapies' in matters pertaining to the LGBTQIA+ …

Tamil Nadu Schools Directed To Install Complaint Boxes To File Sexual Harassment Cases
3 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu Schools Directed To Install Complaint Boxes To File Sexual Harassment Cases

ABP News  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu school education department has directed all the schools to install complaint boxes in their premises to receive sexual harassment complaints from girl students. According to a Times of India report, a letter from K Jeyalalitha, deputy secretary of the school education department, to the commissioner of the school education said that the court observed that the female …

Madras High Court Seeks State Govt's Response On Plea Challenging 7.5 Percent Reservation Of Seats In Medical Colleges For Government School Students
3 years, 8 months ago

Madras High Court Seeks State Govt's Response On Plea Challenging 7.5 Percent Reservation Of Seats In Medical Colleges For Government School Students

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Monday sought the State government's response in a batch of petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Tamil Nadu Admission to Undergraduate Courses in Medicine, Dentistry, Indian Medicine and Homeopathy on preferential basis to students of Government Schools Act, 2020. The impugned legislation grants a horizontal reservation of 7.5 per cent seats in medical colleges for …

Indian state set to be the first to ban ‘conversion therapy’ of LGBT+ individuals
3 years, 9 months ago

Indian state set to be the first to ban ‘conversion therapy’ of LGBT+ individuals

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With the court order banning any “attempts to medically …

'Eliminate Prejudices, Stop Medical Cure': Madras HC Issues Guidelines For Recognition Of LGBTQIA
3 years, 9 months ago

'Eliminate Prejudices, Stop Medical Cure': Madras HC Issues Guidelines For Recognition Of LGBTQIA

ABP News  

Chennai: The Madras High Court issued guidelines on Monday for the Central and State governments to follow in order for society to recognize lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual people. The change must occur at the societal level, and when it is accompanied by legislation, there will be a significant change in the society's outlook by recognizing same-sex …

Prohibit Attempts To Medically 'Cure' Or Change Sexual Orientation Of LGBTQIA+ People : Madras High Court
3 years, 9 months ago

Prohibit Attempts To Medically 'Cure' Or Change Sexual Orientation Of LGBTQIA+ People : Madras High Court

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has directed the Union and the State Government to take steps to prohibit attempts by physical and health professionals to medically "cure" or change the sexual orientation of people belonging to LGBTQIA+ community.The Court has also directed that action should be initiated against the concerned professional involving themselves in any form or method of conversion. The …

'Change must take place...': Madras HC interim order on LGBTQIA community
3 years, 9 months ago

'Change must take place...': Madras HC interim order on LGBTQIA community

Hindustan Times  

Madras high court Justice Anand Venkatesh on Monday issued a slew of guidelines for the LGBTQIA community’s safety, prevention of harassment by authorities and destigmatisation in a society, in an interim order passed in the case of a lesbian couple who had sought protection. The directions include asking the police to close complaints without harassing trans persons if they receive …

Eliminate Prejudice, Reeducate: Madras HC Frames Guidelines for Recognition of Same-sex Relationships
3 years, 9 months ago

Eliminate Prejudice, Reeducate: Madras HC Frames Guidelines for Recognition of Same-sex Relationships

News 18  

The Madras High Court on Monday issued guidelines to be followed by the Central and state government for recognition of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual persons by society. The change must take place at a societal level and when it is complemented by a law there would be a remarkable change in the outlook of the society …

'My Upbringing Treated "Homosexual", "Gay", "Lesbian" As Anathema' : Madras HC Judge Explains How He Overcame Prejudice Against LGBTQIA+ Community
3 years, 9 months ago

'My Upbringing Treated "Homosexual", "Gay", "Lesbian" As Anathema' : Madras HC Judge Explains How He Overcame Prejudice Against LGBTQIA+ Community

Live Law  

"Ignorance is no justification for normalizing any form of discrimination", said Justice Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court in a judgment which issued a slew of guidelines to ensure the protection of LGBTQIA+ persons in consensual relationships from police harassment.To deal with a writ petition filed by two lesbian women seeking protection from police harassment at the instance of. …

Madras High Court suggests changes in school, university syllabus for LGBTQ education of students
3 years, 9 months ago

Madras High Court suggests changes in school, university syllabus for LGBTQ education of students

India Today  

The Madras High Court in a progressive move in Pride month suggested measures to sensitise people on the LGBTQIA+ community so that they are brought into the mainstream society. Suggestions to sensitise students about LGBTQIA+ community The Madras High Court enlisted the following sensitisation measures for educational institutions regarding the LGBTQIA+ community: 1. Parent Teachers Association meetings should be used …

Madras HC Judge Seeks Counselling to Understand Homosexuality Before LGBTQ Verdict
3 years, 11 months ago

Madras HC Judge Seeks Counselling to Understand Homosexuality Before LGBTQ Verdict

News 18  

A Madras High Court Judge recently fixed an appointment with a psychologist to better understand homosexuality and same-sex relationships before passing a verdict on a matter regarding a lesbian couple. According to a report in the Hindustan Times, Justice N Anand Venkatesh sought a “psycho-education” session with Chennai-based psychologist Vidhya Dinakaran to gain a better understanding and insight about homosexual …

Supreme Court To Hear Application Seeking Directions to Expedite Adjudication Of Cases Against MLAs/MPs Tomorrow
4 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court To Hear Application Seeking Directions to Expedite Adjudication Of Cases Against MLAs/MPs Tomorrow

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear tomorrow an Application seeking directions to expedite the adjudication of case pending against Members of Legislative Assembly and Members of Parliament. "In addition to these Special Courts the Government has also designated Principle District and Session Court in every Session Division in the State of Tamil Nadu for the trial of session cases and cases …

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