Legislature remains exempt from efforts to empower the marginalised

The Supreme Court's recent guidebook, challenging gender bias in legal language, notably marks discriminatory terms like "adulteress" and suggests alternatives, fostering a more inclusive judicial environment. Despite this, the Parliament's tepid response to a BJP MP's Islamophobic slurs against a fellow member, Danish Ali, showcases the stark contrast. While the SC advocates for inclusive discourse, the Parliament's leniency towards hate speech sets a troubling precedent, especially in today's climate of rising discrimination.

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