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No More ‘Career Woman’, ‘Chaste Woman’, ‘Ladylike’, ‘Dutiful’: SC Handbook Combats Sexism In Legal Language

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In a big move towards promoting gender sensitivity within the judiciary, the Supreme Court launched a handbook on Wednesday aimed at addressing and rectifying gender stereotypes prevalent in court orders and legal documents. The comprehensive guide will provide judges with tools to avoid using inappropriate gender-related terminology, reported legal news …

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