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Delhi HC urges gender-sensitive lang in legal documents, pleadings

IANS | September 23, 2023 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) While gender-sensitive language should be encouraged, use of derogatory terms that perpetuate gender stereotypes and undermine the dignity and rights of individuals based on their gender should not be used in legal documents and pleadings, the Delhi High Court has said.