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Madras HC commends TN govt, LGBTQIA+ for inclusive draft policy The Madras High Court praised Tamil Nadu's LGBTQIA+ policy, citing its comprehensive approach and commitment to inclusivity and empowerment. The policy, developed through collaborative efforts with community input, includes horizontal reservation in education and employment, insurance cover, and a ban on corrective surgeries for intersex infants. The court acknowledged the diverse perspectives considered in the drafting process...

The draft policy document accessed by TNM has suggested several measures for the welfare of LGBTQIA+ communities, with specific focus on transgender and intersex persons.

Justice N Anand Venkatesh, a high court judge in Madras, India is to give a ruling on a protection order for a same-sex couple.

Bookmark Article Justice N Anand Venkatesh ordered himself to attend an LGBT+ education session with a psychologist. (YouTube/ MMBA Madurai Bench - Lawyers Chambers and Envato) A high court judge in India has ordered himself to undergo an education session with a psychologist on same-sex relationships before ruling on a case relating to a lesbian couple. The young couple, aged 20 and 22, fled to Chennai from their homes in Madurai to be together after their parents forbid their relationship, s...

The issue pertains to a plea moved by a lesbian couple who faced harassment at the hands of police and their parents. CHENNAI: Hearing a same-sex marriage case, a judge of Madras high court has decided to enrol himself for a ‘psycho-education’ session with a counsellor having expertise in handling LGBT issues, before delivering his judgment. Justice N Anand Venkatesh said he was trying to break his own preconceived notions. “I want to give myself some more time to churn. Ultimately in th...

Judge wants to learn about same sex relationships before penning judgment Updated: Updated: He requests psychologist to assist him in understanding the subject Share Article He requests psychologist to assist him in understanding the subject In an unprecedented move, a judge of the Madras High Court has decided to undergo psychoeducation before penning a judgment on same sex relationships. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh felt the words on the subject should come from his heart and not from his head....