It is still no-entry for queers in Indian judiciary
The government’s reluctance to elevate Saurabh Kirpal as India’s first queer judge puts the focus back on how the LGBTQ+ community has a hard time asserting itself in legal circles.

We rarely make our stories free to read. This one is, so make the most of it.
We publish over 500 original, detailed stories every year on startups, corporates, stock markets and economic current affairs.
No payment details required
$99 for one year
More in Chaos
You may also like
Why the price is still not right for green hydrogen
Green hydrogen’s first official price tag in India, while significant, is still a long way from being viable.
Airtel’s performance lets it swat away AGR setback
The apex court’s quashing of its over $4 bn relief request did little to dim the telco’s stellar all-round show in FY25 or the market’s love for the stock.
SC order reversing Delhi HC’s Wikipedia ruling is a small win for media freedom
The Supreme Court set aside a Delhi High Court ruling that asked Wikipedia to remove an article about court proceedings in a case filed by ANI.