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How the Anti- Discrimination and Equality Bill affects the LGBT Community and Those Perceived to Belong to the LGBT Community
Introduction The Anti-Discrimination and Equality Bill, 2016 (“ADE”) was introduced in the Lok Sabha on the 10th of March, 2017, by Dr. Shashi Tharoor as a private member Bill. Dr.…
Anil Divan: A friend of the LGBT community
Image source: LegallyIndia Senior Advocate Anil Divan, described by the Indian Express as “the conscience of the bar”[1] – passed away on 20 March, 2017. Tributes…
Seeking participants for legal research study on queer/trans* relationships in India
Sourav Mandal, a PhD candidate at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, is seeking participants for a study on the impact of laws relating to marriage on same-sex and…
Undetermined Discriminations: Trans* persons Rights Emerging post 2014 in India
The legal status of trans* individuals in India was discussed quite extensively in the 2014 case of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) judgment by the Supreme Court of India. Recognizing…
Affirming transman’s right to self-determination and dignity: Bhat vs. NCT of Delhi and ors.
“Go not to the temple to put flowers upon the feet of God, First fill your own house with the Fragrance of love and kindness.” Opening with these words from…
Kerala’s draft transgender policy (2015)
UPDATE Nov 12, 2015: The final policy document is here. The 19-page draft State Policy for Transgenders in Kerala (2015), prepared by the state’s Department of Social Justice is available…
NALSA and beyond: presentation on transgender people and Indian laws
On Aug 22, 2015, Delhi-based queer feminist resource group Nazariya organised a workshop and discussion by Siddharth Narrain, lawyer and Sarai research associate. The objective of the discussion-workshop was to…
External Affairs not compliant with Supreme Court ruling on transgender rights
Avi Dutta is a genderqueer Indian citizen pursuing graduate studies in Canada. In April 2015, when they were exploring getting their gender change marked on their Indian passport, they found that the…
FTM and Intersex inclusion in NALSA? Jackuline Mary vs. The Superintendent of Police, Karur
On April 18, 2014, newspapers, reporting on a Madras High Court judgement Jackuline Mary vs. The Superintendent of Police, Karur [W.P. No.587 of 2014] quoted the Judge, the Honourable Mr.…