The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, applies to transgender and intersex individuals in India, defining them based on biological, medical, and cultural factors. It regulates society by strictly banning unfair discrimination in employment, education, healthcare, and housing. The law matters because it establishes a formal state identity certification system, mandates comprehensive government welfare programs, and criminalizes physical, verbal, emotional, and economic abuse. By setting up a dedicated national council to oversee these policies, this legislation represents a critical legal step toward safeguarding fundamental human rights, promoting greater social inclusion, and actively protecting a highly vulnerable community.
Chapter I PRELIMINARY →
Chapter II PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION →
Chapter III RECOGNITION OF IDENTITY OF TRANSGENDER PERSONS →
Chapter IV WELFARE MEASURES BY GOVERMENT →
Chapter V OBLIGATION OF ESTABLISHMENTS AND OTHER PERSONS →
Chapter VI EDUCATION, SOCIAL SECURITY AND HEALTH OF TRANSGENDER PERSONS →
Chapter VII NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TRANGENDER PERSONS →
Chapter VIII OFFENCES AND PENALTIES →
Chapter IX MISCELLANEOUS →
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