From 'prostitute' to 'sex worker'... recommendation to remove these words from court proceedings
The National Judicial Academy's expert committee, led by retired Supreme Court Justice Aniruddha Bose, has issued guidelines recommending that Indian courts avoid using shameful and patriarchal terms in sexual offense cases. The guidelines suggest replacing terms like 'prostitute' with 'sex worker',
India · 2026-08-04 · AajTak
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