'Counselling' In Habeas Corpus Proceedings Should Not Be To Change One's Sexual Orientation Or Gender Identity: Supreme Court To HCs

The Supreme Court on Monday (March 11) issued a word of caution that there should not be any attempt to influence the sexual orientation or gender identity of persons by directing them to undergo "counselling" during habeas corpus proceedings before High Court.A bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra was hearing a petition filed by a woman against...