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Delhi High Court Seeks Action on Transgender Arrest Guidelines
The Delhi High Court has directed the Central government and Delhi Police to take steps to comply with the National Human Rights Commission's (NHRC) advisory regarding the arrest and search of transgender persons. The court emphasized the need for a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure sensitive and appropriate handling of such cases. The directive follows concerns raised about potential human rights violations during arrests and searches involving transgender individuals. The court expects concrete actions to be taken to implement the advisory.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): The Hindu
- Centre (3): Deccan Herald, LiveLaw, The Tribune
- Right (1): The Pioneer