Equality & Gender Hub | Transgender Rights & LGBTQ+ Dignity

Your right to be you. A guide to transgender identity laws, LGBTQ+ equality under Article 21, and anti-discrimination rights in Bharat.

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  • Gender Rights

    Transgender Rights

    Law/Section: Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019

    Self-identity is the core of human dignity.

    Fact: The NALSA judgment (2014) officially recognized the 'Third Gender' as a legal status in Bharat.

    • Right to Identity: Every transgender person has the right to a 'Certificate of Identity' issued by the District Magistrate.
    • Self-Perceived Gender: You have the right to choose and change your gender identity in your documents.
    • Non-Discrimination: Schools, workplaces, and hospitals CANNOT deny you service based on your gender identity.

  • Gender Rights

    LGBTQ+ Dignity

    Law/Section: SC Judgment: Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India

    Who you love is your private right under Article 21.

    Tip: If you face harassment, you can approach the High Court for 'Protection of Life and Liberty' under Article 226.

    • Decriminalization: Same-sex relationships between consenting adults are legal in Bharat.
    • Right to Privacy: Your sexual orientation is part of your fundamental right to privacy.
    • Safety from Harassment: Police or any authority cannot harass or blackmail you based on your orientation.

  • Gender Rights

    No Discrimination

    Law/Section: Article 15 of the Constitution

    Public spaces belong to every citizen equally.

    • Public Access: No shop, restaurant, hotel, or place of public entertainment can deny entry based on sex or gender.
    • Public Utilities: Use of wells, tanks, bathing ghats, and roads is open to everyone regardless of identity.
    • Equality of Opportunity: No person can be ineligible for any employment under the State based on gender.

  • Gender Rights

    Rights to Shelter & Health

    Law/Section: Transgender Act Section 12 & 15

    Ensuring basic needs are met with respect.

    • Shelter Homes: The government must provide 'Garima Grehs' (Shelter Homes) for transgender persons in need.
    • Healthcare: Hospitals must have separate wards for transgender persons and provide gender-affirming care.
    • Education: Government-funded institutions must provide inclusive environments and scholarships.

  • Gender Helplines

    Transgender Helpline

    Contact: 14488

    National helpline for support and identity certificate queries.

  • Gender Helplines

    National Portal for Transgender Persons

    Contact: Portal

    Apply for identity cards online.