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NBDSA issues guidelines to broadcasting channels on reporting LGBTQIA+ issues
10 months ago

NBDSA issues guidelines to broadcasting channels on reporting LGBTQIA+ issues

Hindustan Times  

The News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority has issued an order setting out guidelines for media networks while broadcasting on issues concerning the LGBTQIA+ community. In its order, NBDSA pulled up India Today for “using visuals and images totally out of context” and held that the broadcaster violated the principle of accuracy under the Code of Ethics and Broadcasting Standards. …

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Tamil Nadu amends law to punish cops for harassing LGBTQ people
2 years, 10 months 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 + …

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

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Indian state set to be the first to ban ‘conversion therapy’ of LGBT+ individuals
3 years, 7 months ago

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

The Independent  

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When a judge learns — and teaches
3 years, 7 months ago

When a judge learns — and teaches

Hindustan Times  

“I am the society, with all the misconceptions present. Now I’m working through it and engaging in the process of unlearning, so it is me who needs to convey this understanding to the rest of the society that stands where I once stood.” These are the words of Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of the Madras high court, who underwent voluntary …

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'Eliminate Prejudices, Stop Medical Cure': Madras HC Issues Guidelines For Recognition Of LGBTQIA
3 years, 7 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 …

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'Change must take place...': Madras HC interim order on LGBTQIA community
3 years, 7 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 …

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