498A complaint by trans woman
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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.

Calcutta High Court
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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.