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Karnataka HC: Change Term 'Ex-Servicemen' to a Gender-Neutral Nomenclature - (05 Jan 2023)

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Karnataka High Court has suggested the Union and the State Government to change the nomenclature used to refer to retired defence personnel; and use the term ‘ex-service personnel’ in place of the term ‘ex-servicemen’ in its policy making endeavors.

Tags : KARNATAKA HIGH COURT   EX-SERVICEMEN   EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL   GENDER NEUTRAL NOMENCLATURE  

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