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TRANSGENDER STATUS IN
INDIA
DR. SHOBHNA JEET
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
SCHOOL OF LEGAL STUDIES
KR MANGALAM UNIVERSITY
MS. MAMTA SHANKAR
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
SCHOOL OF MEDIAL & ALLIED SCIENCES
KR MANGALAM UNIVERSITY
GURGAON, INDIA
TRANSGENDER STATUS IN INDIA
• Definitions
• Societal Interpretation
• Purpose and Objective of the Presentation
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA
• The right of equality before law and equal protection of law
• No discrimination against citizens on the ground of gender as it is violative of Articles 14, 15, 16 and
21.
• Article 19 (1) (a) and held that “no restriction can be placed on one’s personal appearance or choice of
dressing subject to the restrictions contained in article 19(2) of the Constitution
TRANSGENDER PERSON (PROTECTION OF RIGHT)
ACT, 2019
• Definition of a transgender person
• Prohibition against discrimination
• Right of residence:
• Employment
• Education
• Health care
• Certificate of identity for a transgender person
• Welfare measures by the government
• Offences and penalties
REMAINING BOTTLENECKS:
• Problem of Nomenclature
• Against the Spirit of Self Perceived Identity
• No Review Mechanism
• No role of Chief Medical Officer
• Ambiguity on other rights:
• Compartmentalization of Discrimination
• Lighter Sentences
WAY FORWARD:
• Socio Economic support
• Grassroot Support
• Child Protection laws
• Sensitization
• Conclusion:
•THANKS

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Final PPT Transgender .pdf

  • 1. TRANSGENDER STATUS IN INDIA DR. SHOBHNA JEET ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SCHOOL OF LEGAL STUDIES KR MANGALAM UNIVERSITY MS. MAMTA SHANKAR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR SCHOOL OF MEDIAL & ALLIED SCIENCES KR MANGALAM UNIVERSITY GURGAON, INDIA
  • 2. TRANSGENDER STATUS IN INDIA • Definitions • Societal Interpretation • Purpose and Objective of the Presentation
  • 3. CONSTITUTION OF INDIA • The right of equality before law and equal protection of law • No discrimination against citizens on the ground of gender as it is violative of Articles 14, 15, 16 and 21. • Article 19 (1) (a) and held that “no restriction can be placed on one’s personal appearance or choice of dressing subject to the restrictions contained in article 19(2) of the Constitution
  • 4. TRANSGENDER PERSON (PROTECTION OF RIGHT) ACT, 2019 • Definition of a transgender person • Prohibition against discrimination • Right of residence: • Employment • Education • Health care • Certificate of identity for a transgender person • Welfare measures by the government • Offences and penalties
  • 5. REMAINING BOTTLENECKS: • Problem of Nomenclature • Against the Spirit of Self Perceived Identity • No Review Mechanism • No role of Chief Medical Officer • Ambiguity on other rights: • Compartmentalization of Discrimination • Lighter Sentences
  • 6. WAY FORWARD: • Socio Economic support • Grassroot Support • Child Protection laws • Sensitization • Conclusion: