PIL In Delhi High Court Seeks Recognition Of Rape Against Trans Women; N Hariharan Appointed Amicus

The Delhi High Court issued notice on a public interest litigation seeking recognition of rape as an offense when committed against transgender women, challenging existing statutory definitions. The bench also appointed Senior Advocate N. Hariharan as amicus curiae to assist it. The PIL argues for interpretive expansion of Chapter V of BNS (pertaining to sexual offenses) to include trans women and children. The Court, while apprehensive about exceeding legislative domain, recognized the need for protection consistent with constitutional and jurisprudential mandates. (Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news)