LGBTQ Activist “Saurabh Kirpal” Likely To Be India’s First Gay Judge, Read His Story Here

Elevating to the post of the judge is not as challenging as it is for Saurabh Kirpal. He was rejected four times before his name was finally considered by SC for the post. Not because he is incapable but his sexual orientation was the reason. But the present is different and he is on the way to becoming the first gay judge in India.

If Union Government approves his name, he will write history. A  collegium of Supreme Court head by Chief Justice of India C V Ramana including two more- AM Khanwilkar, and U U Lalit-is the bench behind recommending his name.

Who Is Saurabh Kirpal?

The report served as a basis to SC for deferring his name thrice in 2019. But that’s just a part; Saurabh Kirpal’s sexuality was also one of the reasons as his professional experience can’t be questioned. He also said that during an interview with HT in 2020. But he wants to change the picture and bring diversity to the judiciary.

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