The Supreme Court Today (August 2nd) issued notice in a plea challenging rules that prevent blood donation by gay men, transgender persons and sex workers.
The Indian government is set to amend the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), replacing the Indian Penal Code, to include a section on sexual crimes against men and transgender persons. Three new criminal laws are taking effect, despite objections from opposition-led states, aiming to overhaul the country’s criminal justice framework and implement technological advancements in evidence recording and filing procedures.
The Calcutta High Court has instructed the West Bengal government to implement a one percent reservation for transgender persons in all public employment within the state. This comes in response to a petition by a transgender individual who passed the Teachers’ Eligibility Test but was not called for counseling or an interview. The directive aligns with the Supreme Court’s recognition of transgender rights and the need for equal opportunities.
The Madras High Court, led by Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala and Justice Bharatha Chakravarthy, has taken a significant step towards ensuring the rights of transgender and intersex persons. The court has asked the Advocate General to consider implementing a horizontal reservation policy for transgender and intersex persons in public employment and education, with instructions to […]