Mere acceptance of transgenders as separate identity not enough: tribunal

Mere acceptance of transgenders as separate identity not enough: tribunal

The Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal on Wednesday said it cannot direct for reservation for transgenders in public employment and education but said the government ought to take more steps towards the community’s inclusion in mainstream society. The tribunal passed its order on the applications filed by three transgenders — two of them had applied for the … Read more

SC notice to Centre, others on plea raising issue of discrimination against transgenders

SC notice to Centre, others on plea raising issue of discrimination against transgenders

The Supreme Court Monday asked the Centre and others to reply to a plea seeking directions to establish a welfare board for transgenders and to appoint a committee to promptly probe reports of their alleged gross abuse by the police. A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde agreed to hear the plea filed … Read more