Madras High Court suggests changes in school, university syllabus for LGBTQ education of students
3 years, 9 months ago

Madras High Court suggests changes in school, university syllabus for LGBTQ education of students

India Today  

The Madras High Court in a progressive move in Pride month suggested measures to sensitise people on the LGBTQIA+ community so that they are brought into the mainstream society. Suggestions to sensitise students about LGBTQIA+ community The Madras High Court enlisted the following sensitisation measures for educational institutions regarding the LGBTQIA+ community: 1. Parent Teachers Association meetings should be used to sensitize parents on issues of LGBTQIA+ community and gender nonconforming students so as to ensure supportive families. The appropriate government shall take effective steps to implement measures in relation to transgender persons as stipulated by Chapter VI of The Transgender Persons Act 2019 and Rule 10 of the Transgender Persons Rules, 2020.

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Transgender community demand clarification from CPI(M) for a social media post seeking a separate policy for the community in the State
1 month, 1 week ago

Transgender community demand clarification from CPI(M) for a social media post seeking a separate policy for the community in the State

The Hindu  

The queer and transpersons community in Tamil Nadu have demanded clarifications from the State’s Communist Party of India for insisting on a separate policy in the State to protect the rights of transgender persons. In an open letter to the CPI by the queer and transperson community on Thursday, they cited the recent social media post put out by CPI, …

Madras High Court Asks Director Of Medical Education To Conduct Awareness Programmes To Update LGBTQ+ Issues, Include Speakers From Community
1 month, 1 week ago

Madras High Court Asks Director Of Medical Education To Conduct Awareness Programmes To Update LGBTQ+ Issues, Include Speakers From Community

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has directed the Director of Medical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu to conduct awareness programs for updating the LGBTQIA+ issues based competency available in the medical education curriculum in all Government and Private Medical Colleges. Justice Anand Venkatesh made the direction after being informed that in September 2024, in an education session organized at the Madurai …

Madras High Court orders LGBTQ+ speakers to be included in TN doc edu programmes
1 month, 1 week ago

Madras High Court orders LGBTQ+ speakers to be included in TN doc edu programmes

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Director of Medical Education to hold the continuing medical education programme in all government and private medical colleges in the state by including speakers from the LGBTQIA+ community in order to spread awareness among medical students on the issues faced by this marginalised community. The order has come in the …

Form single welfare policy for LGBTQIA+ persons: Madras HC
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Form single welfare policy for LGBTQIA+ persons: Madras HC

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Expressing strong reservations over the government’s action to evolve separate policies for the welfare of trans persons and LGBQA+ communities, the Madras High Court on Monday emphasised the need for having a single ‘consolidated policy’ which can address well the ‘inherent difficulties’ faced by the transgender persons as well. Stating that in any case trans men or trans women …

TN government gets six weeks to take call on 1 per cent trans person quota in education, jobs
4 months, 1 week ago

TN government gets six weeks to take call on 1 per cent trans person quota in education, jobs

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has given the state government six weeks time to arrive at a decision on 1% reservation for transgender persons in education and employment. Accepting the state government’s plea for time to respond with an update on the policy decision for implementing transgender reservation, the first bench of Madras High Court consisting of Chief Justice KR …

Treat transgenders as special category for employment, education: Madras HC
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Treat transgenders as special category for employment, education: Madras HC

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Holding that the transgenders should be treated only as a special category irrespective of their caste, the Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to not bring them under either female or male category for education and employment. Justice V Bhavani Subbaroyan in an order passed on June 12, 2024 said in 'every employment and educational avenues,' …

Madras High Court Directs State To Prescribe Separate Norms For Transgender Persons In Employment And Educational Avenues
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Madras High Court Directs State To Prescribe Separate Norms For Transgender Persons In Employment And Educational Avenues

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has directed the state government to prescribe separate norms for transgender persons in employment and educational avenues. In every employment and educational avenues, the Government shall prescribe separate norms for transgenders which shal be below the norms prescribed for male and female candidates,” the court ruled. Justice Bhavani Subbaroyan remarked that the state government was still …

Tamil Nadu's Gender & Sexual Minority (LGBTQ+) Policy A Testament To State's Commitment To Inclusivity & Empowerment: Madras High Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu's Gender & Sexual Minority (LGBTQ+) Policy A Testament To State's Commitment To Inclusivity & Empowerment: Madras High Court

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Monday commended the Tamil Nadu government's efforts to bring out a policy- the Tamil Nadu Gender and Sexual Minority Policy, for the welfare of the LGBTQ+ community. “The Tamil Nadu Gender and Sexual Minority Policy, with its intricate details and comprehensive approach, stands as a testament to the state's purported commitment to inclusivity and empowerment. …

Tamil Nadu’s draft policy on LGBTQIA+ recommends constitution of State Commission for Sexual and Gender Minorites
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu’s draft policy on LGBTQIA+ recommends constitution of State Commission for Sexual and Gender Minorites

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Monday commended the State government for having come up with a draft Tamil Nadu Gender and Sexual Minority policy which contains various recommendations including the constitution of a statutory State Commission for Sexual and Gender Minorities. The policy’s consideration for specific sub-groups within the LGBTQIA+ community speaks to a nuanced approach to services, inclusion, and …

Madras High Court Asks State To Consider Providing Horizontal Reservation To Transgender Persons In Education, Public Employment
1 year, 2 months ago

Madras High Court Asks State To Consider Providing Horizontal Reservation To Transgender Persons In Education, Public Employment

Live Law  

The Madras High court on Tuesday asked the State government to consider providing horizontal reservation to transgender persons in education and public employment. The court was hearing pleas by Grace Banu Ganesan and Rizwan Bharathi, both working for the rights of trans persons, seeking to frame and implement a horizontal reservation policy for transgender and intersex persons in public employment …

Provide reservations for transgender persons in local body polls, Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu government
1 year, 7 months ago

Provide reservations for transgender persons in local body polls, Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu government

The Hindu  

Observing that social ostracisation is the antithesis of humanity, the Madras High Court on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 directed the Tamil Nadu government to provide reservations to transgender persons in the local body polls as an initial measure aimed at bringing them into mainstream society. Subramaniam also directed the Cuddalore Collector to initiate steps under the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, …

Bombay High Court calls for suggestions to sensitise cops towards LGBTQ community
1 year, 8 months ago

Bombay High Court calls for suggestions to sensitise cops towards LGBTQ community

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Friday sought responses from the Mumbai Police and state prison authorities to explore how an amendment could be made to the Maharashtra Police Manual to sensitise police officials in dealing with transgender and homosexual individuals. Constitutional morality has to prevail over collective morality.” He also pointed out the need to sensitise police officers towards the …

Draft Manual "Integrating Transgender Concerns In Schooling Processes" Notified, Will Invite Suggestions: NCERT Informs Madras High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Draft Manual "Integrating Transgender Concerns In Schooling Processes" Notified, Will Invite Suggestions: NCERT Informs Madras High Court

Live Law  

The National Council of Education Research and Training has informed the Madras High Court that it has notified a gender inclusive draft manual and suggestions have been invited from the concerned stakeholders. NCERT also informed the court that the draft manual titled "Integrating Transgender Concerns in Schooling Processes" are aimed at making the schools more inclusive space. An earlier draft …

Policy to protect LGBTQIA+ community will be published in three months, Tamil Nadu government assures Madras High Court
2 years, 3 months ago

Policy to protect LGBTQIA+ community will be published in three months, Tamil Nadu government assures Madras High Court

The Hindu  

Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court is ensuring that the Union government, State government as well as allied entities put in place the systems required to ensure a dignified life for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and others community. As a result of a series of interim orders issued by the judge ever since …

Madras High Court Asks Schools To Frame Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy, Provide Reporting & Redressal Mechanism To Students
2 years, 4 months ago

Madras High Court Asks Schools To Frame Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy, Provide Reporting & Redressal Mechanism To Students

Live Law  

Observing that sexual harassment in educational institutions continues to remain inadequately addressed, the Madras High Court recently issued directions to the State government for proper implementation of the law and policies framed against sexual abuse of children.The division bench of Justice R Mahadevan and Justice Sathya Narayana Prasad directed the school education department to. Observing that sexual harassment in educational …

Third Gender Candidates Entitled To Special Reservation: Madras High Court
2 years, 5 months ago

Third Gender Candidates Entitled To Special Reservation: Madras High Court

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has directed the state Health and Family Welfare Department and Directorate of Medical Education to provide special reservation to the third gender/ transgender in the admissions for Post Basic Course.The direction was passed after a transgender woman approached the court with a plea seeking quashing of the Prospectus issued for the Post Basic Course. The Madras …

In A First, Tamil Nadu Govt Releases Glossary On Addressing LGBTQ Persons
2 years, 7 months ago

In A First, Tamil Nadu Govt Releases Glossary On Addressing LGBTQ Persons

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday issued a glossary of terms to address the LGBTQIA+ community, as suggested by the Madras High Court. The issue comes after Justice N Ananth Venkatesh of the Madras High Court on August 22 suggested addressing people belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community with more respect and dignity. He likewise outfitted a copy of …

Despite legislation, transgender community faces discrimination and abuse
2 years, 10 months ago

Despite legislation, transgender community faces discrimination and abuse

The Hindu  

More than three years after she was denied a job in the Maharashtra State Police force despite passing the written exam with flying colours because a medical test declared her a "man" citing anatomical anomalies even she was not aware of, the Bombay High Court on Thursday finally cleared the way for the woman's appointment, asking the Maharashtra Government to …

HC notice to State on PIL seeking separate hostel facility for transgender students
3 years ago

HC notice to State on PIL seeking separate hostel facility for transgender students

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka has ordered issue of notice to the State Government on a PIL petition seeking direction to all the institutions of higher education in the State to provide separate hostel facilities for transgender students. Petitioner, who identifies her gender as female and has undergone gender-affirming medical and surgical transition and treatment, has claimed that many transgender …

'Transgender Students Harassed In Hostels, Forced To Drop Out': Plea In Karnataka High Court For Separate Accommodation, Notice Issued
3 years ago

'Transgender Students Harassed In Hostels, Forced To Drop Out': Plea In Karnataka High Court For Separate Accommodation, Notice Issued

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the state government and other respondents on a petition filed by India's one of the first transgender doctor, seeking directions to provide separate hostel facilities for transgender students in higher educational institutions. The petition filed through Advocate Rohan Kothari states that, "One of the main reasons why transgender students often are forced …

University of Madras Mulls Offering 1 Free UG Seat to Transgenders in Each College
3 years ago

University of Madras Mulls Offering 1 Free UG Seat to Transgenders in Each College

News 18  

In a fresh move, the University of Madras has announced that transgender students will be given one free seat in each college that is affiliated with the University of Madras for undergraduate courses. According to the University of Madras, the program aims to encourage students from the transgender community from all over India to pursue higher education. Read | 117 …

Transgender Persons Self-Identifying As Females Can't Be Clubbed Under Women Quota, Should Be Given Special Reservation : Madras High Court
3 years ago

Transgender Persons Self-Identifying As Females Can't Be Clubbed Under Women Quota, Should Be Given Special Reservation : Madras High Court

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has held that clubbing Transgender persons who self-identified as females under the quota for women is unconstitutional. "The decision of Tamil Nadu Uniform Services Recruitment Board to combine the TGs, who had opted for female category, along with the vacancies reserved for Women deprives equality to them which is violative of Articles 14 and 16 of …

Amended Police Conduct Rules A 'Milestone', Glossary For Referring To LGBTQIA+ Persons To Be Followed By All Media/ Press: Madras HC
3 years, 1 month ago

Amended Police Conduct Rules A 'Milestone', Glossary For Referring To LGBTQIA+ Persons To Be Followed By All Media/ Press: Madras HC

Live Law  

Madras High Court has termed the recent amendment to TN Subordinate Police Officers' Conduct Rules,1964 by the inclusion of Rule 24-C, prohibiting police officers from harassing LGBTQIA+ persons, as a 'milestone' in the approach towards the persons belonging to the community.The High Court has also accepted the standardised guidelines/ prospective glossary submitted by the state government. Madras High Court has …

Report Steps Taken To Provide Reservation To Transgenders In Educational Institutions & Public Appointments: Kerala High Court To Centre
3 years, 3 months ago

Report Steps Taken To Provide Reservation To Transgenders In Educational Institutions & Public Appointments: Kerala High Court To Centre

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently directed the Central government to furnish the steps taken for providing reservation to the transgender community in cases of admission in educational institutions and for public appointments. "as directions have already been issued by the Hon'ble Apex Court as stated supra and taking note of the pendency of the writ petition from the year 2019 …

'Appreciate The Seriousness Of State Gov': Madras HC Takes On Record Compliance Reports Regarding Directions Issued To Protect LGBTQIA+ Community
3 years, 5 months ago

'Appreciate The Seriousness Of State Gov': Madras HC Takes On Record Compliance Reports Regarding Directions Issued To Protect LGBTQIA+ Community

Live Law  

The Madras High Court applauded the State government on Monday for taking prompt measures to build a more inclusive environment for the LGBTQIA+ community pursuant to its earlier directions. In its earlier order dated August 31, 2021 the Court had issued a host of directions against police harassment, insensitive media reportage and 'conversion therapies' in matters pertaining to the LGBTQIA+ …

'Eliminate Prejudices, Stop Medical Cure': Madras HC Issues Guidelines For Recognition Of LGBTQIA
3 years, 9 months ago

'Eliminate Prejudices, Stop Medical Cure': Madras HC Issues Guidelines For Recognition Of LGBTQIA

ABP News  

Chennai: The Madras High Court issued guidelines on Monday for the Central and State governments to follow in order for society to recognize lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual people. The change must occur at the societal level, and when it is accompanied by legislation, there will be a significant change in the society's outlook by recognizing same-sex …

Prohibit Attempts To Medically 'Cure' Or Change Sexual Orientation Of LGBTQIA+ People : Madras High Court
3 years, 9 months ago

Prohibit Attempts To Medically 'Cure' Or Change Sexual Orientation Of LGBTQIA+ People : Madras High Court

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has directed the Union and the State Government to take steps to prohibit attempts by physical and health professionals to medically "cure" or change the sexual orientation of people belonging to LGBTQIA+ community.The Court has also directed that action should be initiated against the concerned professional involving themselves in any form or method of conversion. The …

Ban on 'cure therapy' to issuing guidelines for police training: Madras HC reaches out to LGBTQIA
3 years, 9 months ago

Ban on 'cure therapy' to issuing guidelines for police training: Madras HC reaches out to LGBTQIA

India Today  

The Madras High Court on Monday issued guidelines to be followed by the Central and state governments for recognition of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual persons by society, in a ruling that went far beyond the narrow terms of a case brought by a lesbian couple who alleged they had been harassed by police. While hearing the …

Madras HC directs Centre to protect LGBTQIA+ community until enactment of a law
3 years, 9 months ago

Madras HC directs Centre to protect LGBTQIA+ community until enactment of a law

The Hindu  

Empathising with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and such others’ community, the Madras High Court on Monday directed the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to enlist non-governmental organisations that could provide counselling, monetary support, legal assistance and protection to them until a law could be enacted to protect them. Any person who faces an issue …

'Change must take place...': Madras HC interim order on LGBTQIA community
3 years, 9 months ago

'Change must take place...': Madras HC interim order on LGBTQIA community

Hindustan Times  

Madras high court Justice Anand Venkatesh on Monday issued a slew of guidelines for the LGBTQIA community’s safety, prevention of harassment by authorities and destigmatisation in a society, in an interim order passed in the case of a lesbian couple who had sought protection. The directions include asking the police to close complaints without harassing trans persons if they receive …

Eliminate Prejudice, Reeducate: Madras HC Frames Guidelines for Recognition of Same-sex Relationships
3 years, 9 months ago

Eliminate Prejudice, Reeducate: Madras HC Frames Guidelines for Recognition of Same-sex Relationships

News 18  

The Madras High Court on Monday issued guidelines to be followed by the Central and state government for recognition of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual persons by society. The change must take place at a societal level and when it is complemented by a law there would be a remarkable change in the outlook of the society …

'My Upbringing Treated "Homosexual", "Gay", "Lesbian" As Anathema' : Madras HC Judge Explains How He Overcame Prejudice Against LGBTQIA+ Community
3 years, 9 months ago

'My Upbringing Treated "Homosexual", "Gay", "Lesbian" As Anathema' : Madras HC Judge Explains How He Overcame Prejudice Against LGBTQIA+ Community

Live Law  

"Ignorance is no justification for normalizing any form of discrimination", said Justice Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court in a judgment which issued a slew of guidelines to ensure the protection of LGBTQIA+ persons in consensual relationships from police harassment.To deal with a writ petition filed by two lesbian women seeking protection from police harassment at the instance of. …

'LGBTQIA+ Community Cannot Be Left In A Vulnerable Atmosphere' : Madras HC Issues Guidelines Against Police Harassment
3 years, 9 months ago

'LGBTQIA+ Community Cannot Be Left In A Vulnerable Atmosphere' : Madras HC Issues Guidelines Against Police Harassment

Live Law  

In a significant judgment upholding the rights of members of LGBTQIA+ community, the Madras High Court has issued a slew of guidelines to ensure that they are not harassed by police in missing complaints lodged by their parents.While considering a writ petition filed by two lesbian women against police harassment, a single bench of Justice Anand Venkatesh noted that a …

Take Immediate Steps To Set Up Grievance Redressal Forum In Compliance Of S. 11 Of The Transgender Act Of 2019: Calcutta High Court To Govt.
4 years, 1 month ago

Take Immediate Steps To Set Up Grievance Redressal Forum In Compliance Of S. 11 Of The Transgender Act Of 2019: Calcutta High Court To Govt.

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court last week directed the Chief Secretary of the West Bengal State to take immediate steps to set up a Grievance Redressal Forum and Mechanism in the State in terms of Section 11 of Transgender Act of 2019. The Chief Secretary of the State shall also take immediate steps to set up a Grievance Redressal Forum and …

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
4 years, 7 months ago

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019

Live Law  

All but the transgender community in India has been deprived of basic rights in the fields of education, employment, and healthcare and have been subject to discriminatory practices since time immemorial. It was only recently that the need to protect their rights has been realised and a Bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha "The Transgender Persons Act, 2019" seeking …

Transgender Persons Act comes into effect
5 years, 2 months ago

Transgender Persons Act comes into effect

The Hindu  

The Social Justice Ministry issued a notification on January 10, 2019, notifying the Transgender Persons Act, 2019, which was passed by Parliament on November 26 and given Presidential assent on December 5, 2019. It also recognises the right to self-perceived gender identity and provides for certification from a District Magistrate; in case a transgender person has had a gender-change surgery, …

Centre should consider recognizing LGBT community as a separate group for safeguarding their rights and must accord them special status: Madras HC
9 years, 1 month ago

Centre should consider recognizing LGBT community as a separate group for safeguarding their rights and must accord them special status: Madras HC

Live Law  

Providing its input on the existing debate on the rights of the LGBT community, the Madras High Court recently stated that the Centre must consider according LGBT community special status and recognizing them as a separate group for safeguarding their rights, including the right of privacy.“When more than 30 countries, including a conservative. Providing its input on the existing debate …

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