TransgenderRights Archives

Gaps in Transgender Persons Act & Rules; Advisory Committee; Identity issues: Inside Supreme Court Directions & Suggestions to ensure protection of Transpersons

[Transgender Rights] Whether S. 498-A IPC complaint by trans-woman in a heterosexual marriage legally maintainable? Andhra Pradesh High Court Answers

To deny a trans woman the status of a ‘woman’ for the purpose of legal protection under Section 498-A IPC solely on the ground of her reproductive capacity is to perpetuate discrimination and to violate Articles 14, 15, and 21 of the Constitution.

Case Briefs High Courts

Calcutta High Court directs Transgender Person to file fresh passport application, Mandates Identity Card be duly considered

The Court observed that the transgender identity card of the petitioner shall be taken into account at the time of consideration of the petitioner’s application for passport.