LGBTQ Community Gains Access to Joint Bank Accounts
The Indian Finance Ministry clarified that there are no restrictions for LGBTQ individuals to open joint bank accounts or name partners as beneficiaries. This advisory...
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Centre Forms Six-Member Panel For LGBTQ+ Community Issues
In a significant move, the Indian government has constituted a six-member committee to examine various issues faced by the queer community. This development comes after...
Russia bans gender change procedure
On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed new legislation, representing the final step in outlawing gender-affirming procedures in Russia’s LGBTQ+ community. According to reports, this...
What Are Same Sex Marriage Laws In Other Countries? Mukul Rohatgi Explains In SC
by News Desk
The Supreme Court begins hearing a batch of requests seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriages, a day after the government reiterated its opposition to any...
Supreme Court Refers Same-Sex Marriage Pleas To Constitution Bench, To Hear Matter From April 18
by Aleesha Sam
The Supreme Court on Monday, March 13, said it will hear the pleas seeking recognition of same-sex marriage by a five-judge constitution bench from April...
“Taken Up On Priority”: Justice Chandrachud On SC Action Against UP Bulldozer Demolitions
In November of this year, Justice Chandrachud will begin a two-year term as Chief Justice of India. At a London event on Monday, Supreme Court...
COVID-19 lockdown in Myanmar exposes precarious position of LGBTQI population
In Myanmar, the COVID-19 lockdown has laid bare the stigmatization, discrimination and harassment faced by many LGBTQI people, particularly in rural areas. The United Nations...
Why India’s Trans people disappointed with the Transgender Bill 2019?
One of the founding principles upon which the Indian democracy rests is the fundamental right of all citizens to be free of discrimination in every...
Mohan Bhagwat reiterates Sangh’s “Hindustan Hindu Rashtra” stand
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat said that every swayamsevak in the Sangh is free to express his views. New Delhi| Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s Sarsanghchalak...
Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking civil rights for homosexuals
New Delhi | The Supreme Court has dismissed a review petition seeking various civil rights, such as same-sex marriage, adoption and surrogacy for the LGBTQ community....