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Judiciary's Rainbow Vision: Inclusive Future Urged
21 Feb
Summary
- Supreme Court Justice advocates for a judiciary reflecting India's diversity.
- Calls for transgender and sexual minorities to serve as judges.
- Emphasizes constitutional morality over cultural prejudices and discrimination.
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has articulated a vision for an inclusive judiciary, describing it as a 'rainbow institution' that mirrors India's diverse population. Speaking in Hyderabad, he expressed a desire to see transgender individuals and sexual minorities serving as judges. Justice Bhuyan recalled his past role as Telangana Chief Justice, where he helped strike down the discriminatory Telangana Eunuchs Act of 1919. He stressed that constitutional morality is paramount and must override cultural prejudices and stereotypes, particularly those faced by the LGBT community.
