Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Rights issues, Issue: LGBTQ+ identity.
Context: Supreme Court issued guidelines for dealing with habeas corpus petitions by LGBTQ+ community members.
Synopsis:
- All courts follow constitutional values and protect individuals’ free will.
- Recognizes the importance of chosen families(friends,partners) for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Related case laws:
- Navtej Singh Johar Union of India: Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalized homosexual acts, was struck down.
- NALSA vs. Union of India: Recognized the rights of transgender individuals under Articles 14, 15, and 21 of the Constitution.
- The Puttaswamy Case affirmed sexual orientation as an important aspect of privacy protected under the Constitution.
Prelims Connect(Terminology in news):
| LGBTQ+ :
● It stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer, encompassing various sexual orientations and gender identities. Habeas Corpus: It’s a legal term from Latin that literally translates to “you shall have the body.” ● It’s a legal procedure where a court can order someone who’s holding another person in custody (like a prison official) to bring the prisoner before the court. |
