‘Should be More Sensitive’: Jaya Bachchan on Transgender Bill
5 years, 1 month ago

‘Should be More Sensitive’: Jaya Bachchan on Transgender Bill

The Quint  

Chhetri was of the view that this Bill would not provide full protection and rights to transgenders and demanded that there should be national and state transgender commissions on the lines of women commissions. Echoing a similar view, Congress member Rajeev Gowda also asked the minister to send the Bill to select committee for review. Gowda also pointed out that there is no provision for dealing with discrimination with transgenders in the Bill and placed an amendment to include a definition of 'discrimination with transgenders' in the Bill. Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad suggested that a "law on the lines of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act be framed for transgenders through an amendment so that people who discriminate against them be subjected to provisions similar to those in the Prevention of Atrocities Act".

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Can Transgender Persons (Protection Of Rights) Act, 2019 Be A Saviour?
2 years, 11 months ago

Can Transgender Persons (Protection Of Rights) Act, 2019 Be A Saviour?

Live Law  

Recently it appeared in the newspapers that a petition was moved by a highly qualified transwoman to the legal aid cell of Kerala High court seeking for euthanasia as she had no hope to survive with dignity. Till 2014, until The Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 2014 a private member's Bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha by Tiruchi Siva, …

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
4 years, 4 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 …

'Reinforces Prejudice Against Transgenders' : SC Issues Notice On Petition Challenging Transgender Persons Act [Read Order & Petition]
4 years, 11 months ago

'Reinforces Prejudice Against Transgenders' : SC Issues Notice On Petition Challenging Transgender Persons Act [Read Order & Petition]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Central Government on a petition which challenges the constitutional validity of Transgender Persons Act 2019.As per the petition filed by transgender activist Swati Bidhan Baruah, the Act passed with the stated objective of protecting the rights of transgender community in effect negates their rights.Under the Act,. The Supreme Court on Monday …

Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act Comes Into Force From 10 January 2020 [Read Notification]
5 years ago

Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act Comes Into Force From 10 January 2020 [Read Notification]

Live Law  

The Transgender Persons Act, 2019, has also come into force on 10th January 2020.The Transgender Persons Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on August 5, 2019, during its monsoon session, and was later cleared by the Rajya Sabha in Winter session. The Transgender Persons Act, 2019, has also come into force on 10th January 2020. The Transgender Persons Bill …

Transgender Persons Bill: Identity crisis
5 years ago

Transgender Persons Bill: Identity crisis

The Hindu  

The Transgender Persons Bill, 2019, which received the President’s assent on December 5 and was notified as an Act by the National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre despite nationwide protests against its provisions, has been in the thick of controversy ever since it was passed by the Rajya Sabha on November 26. Other provisions of the Bill include prohibition …

Transgender bill awaits presidential nod to become law but betrays the very community it aims to protect
5 years, 1 month ago

Transgender bill awaits presidential nod to become law but betrays the very community it aims to protect

Firstpost  

There is an inadequate representation of transgender persons in the proposed National Council for Transgender Persons since only five members will be from the community. On 26 November, 2019, the Rajya Sabha passed the Transgender Persons Bill, 2019, ignoring opposition from the transgender community and demands from multiple MPs to have the bill reviewed and amended by a select committee. …

Why are there objections to the Transgender Persons Bill?
5 years, 1 month ago

Why are there objections to the Transgender Persons Bill?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Parliament has made into law the Transgender Persons Bill, 2019, which had been framed for the welfare of transgender persons. The Bill was meant to be a consequence of the directions of the Supreme Court of India in the National Legal Services Authority vs. Union of India case judgment, mandating the Central and State governments to …

All about the Transgender Persons Bill
5 years, 1 month ago

All about the Transgender Persons Bill

The Hindu  

The Transgender Persons Bill, 2019 was passed by Parliament on November 26, 2019. The Bill allows self perception of gender identity. The trans community has also vehemently rejected the Bill citing several clauses that are detrimental to their fundamental rights: 1) The Bill | States that transgender persons will have the right to “self-perceived” gender identity. Activists | Change of …

Transgender bill 2019 will lead to harassment and discrimination allege community members
5 years, 1 month ago

Transgender bill 2019 will lead to harassment and discrimination allege community members

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai’s transgender community members and rights activists have rejected the Transgender Persons Bill 2019, passed by Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, as discriminatory and said it will result in continued harassment of the community. Groups representing the community said the Bill violated the historic National Legal Services Authority judgment by the Supreme Court in 2014 that recognised transgenders right to self-determination …

Trans, queer collectives in city gather to protest new Bill
5 years, 1 month ago

Trans, queer collectives in city gather to protest new Bill

The Hindu  

A day after the Transgender Persons Bill, 2019 was passed in the Rajya Sabha, members of the trans community gathered to express their discontent at a press event in Mumbai on Wednesday. “The criminalisation of transgender people for begging and denying opportunities in education and healthcare is similar to socially controlling them,” said Rachana Mudraboyina, a trans activist and member …

Stop transgender bill: Community activists say it violates their rights
5 years, 1 month ago

Stop transgender bill: Community activists say it violates their rights

India Today  

The members of Transgender, Inter-Sex and Gender non-conforming communities on Wednesday staged a protest against the passage of Transgender Persons Bill. It treats us as non-equals and violates some of our fundamental individual rights," said one activist at the press conference organised on Wednesday. Some objections include requisite "application to District Magistrate for legal recognition and proof of surgery which …

Parliament passes Bill to protect rights of transgenders
5 years, 1 month ago

Parliament passes Bill to protect rights of transgenders

India TV News  

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Transgender Persons Bill 2019 that seeks to stop discrimination against the people from transgender community. The motion by DMK member Tiruchi Siva to refer the bill to a Select Committee for further examination was defeated with 67 members opposing, and 48 members voting in favour. Replying on the bill, Social Justice and Empowerment …

Breaking : Parliament Passes Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill [Read Bill]
5 years, 1 month ago

Breaking : Parliament Passes Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill [Read Bill]

Live Law  

The Transgender Persons Bill, 2019, which was passed by the Lok Sabha on August 5, 2019, during its monsoon session, was cleared by the Rajya Sabha by voice vote today, without any amendments. The bill moved by the Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr. Thaawarchand Gehlot, is aimed at protecting the rights of transgender persons by granting them recognition …

Parliament Updates: BJP moves bill seeking mass movement for cleanliness, spread message of Clean India in Rajya Sabha; proceedings reconvene in Lower House
5 years, 1 month ago

Parliament Updates: BJP moves bill seeking mass movement for cleanliness, spread message of Clean India in Rajya Sabha; proceedings reconvene in Lower House

Firstpost  

4:46 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Transgender Rights Bill should be sent to select panel, says Opposition The Opposition in the Rajya Sabha said the government’s bill aimed at protecting the rights of transgender persons is not “comprehensive” enough and should be sent to a select panel for further scrutiny. Instead of a new bill, the government should have brought the …

Queering The Law: Vidhi's Report on How Gendered Laws Affect LGBTQ Community [Read Report]
5 years, 5 months ago

Queering The Law: Vidhi's Report on How Gendered Laws Affect LGBTQ Community [Read Report]

Live Law  

Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy has released its report on the Gender Impact Assessment of the laws in India. Titled 'Queering The Law', the report highlights as to how our laws are plagued by the flawed and restrictive understanding of sexual and gender complexities that exist in our society. The report also terms medical establishments as a major site of …

Lok Sabha passes Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) bill; proposed law provides for national authority to safeguard community's rights
5 years, 5 months ago

Lok Sabha passes Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) bill; proposed law provides for national authority to safeguard community's rights

Firstpost  

Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill which provides a mechanism for social, economic and educational empowerment of transgenders. The Transgender Persons Bill 2019 was passed by a voice vote amid noisy protests by some opposition parties. New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill which provides a mechanism for social, economic and educational empowerment of transgenders. The …

Transgender Bill encourages sexual assault of transgenders: Delhi Commission For Women
5 years, 5 months ago

Transgender Bill encourages sexual assault of transgenders: Delhi Commission For Women

India TV News  

The Delhi Commission For Women on Friday wrote a letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker and the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment alleging that the Transgender Bill encourages sexual assault of transgenders. The Transgender Persons Bill, 2019, was introduced by Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot last week and provides a mechanism for social, economic and educational empowerment …

Why Rajya Sabha Should Not Pass Transgender Bill In The Current Form?
6 years ago

Why Rajya Sabha Should Not Pass Transgender Bill In The Current Form?

Live Law  

The Transgender Persons Bill, 2018, was passed by the Lok Sabha on December 17, 2018 and will be introduced in the Rajya Sabha on January 8, 2019. The Bill only scratches the surface when it comes to protecting the rights of transgender persons, does little to help enhance their welfare and is in fact derogatory and oppressive. This Bill was …

Withdraw Transgender Persons Bill, demands community
6 years ago

Withdraw Transgender Persons Bill, demands community

The Quint  

New Delhi, Dec 18 Calling the Transgender Persons Bill, 2018, "flawed", the transgender, intersex and gender non-confirming community from across the country on Tuesday demanded withdrawal of the Bill from consideration in the Rajya Sabha. On Monday, the Lok Sabha passed the Transgender Persons Bill, 2018, with 27 amendments to its previous version. "The Bill should be more appropriately retitled …

Lok Sabha Passes Transgender Bill With Amendments [Read Bill]
6 years ago

Lok Sabha Passes Transgender Bill With Amendments [Read Bill]

Live Law  

The Lok Sabha yesterday passed the Transgender Bill, which seeks to define transgenders and prohibit discrimination against them.The Bill, which was introduced in 2016, was passed with 27 amendments, including an amendment on the definition of "transgender". The Standing Committee, to which the Bill was sent for scrutiny, suggested amending the definition of trangender as "transgender person means a person …

Lok Sabha passes transgender bill; proposed legislation seeks to end discrimination against community
6 years ago

Lok Sabha passes transgender bill; proposed legislation seeks to end discrimination against community

Firstpost  

Amid noisy protests over the Rafale deal and the Cauvery issue, the Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill seeking to empower the transgender community by providing them a separate identity. New Delhi: Amid noisy protests over the Rafale deal and the Cauvery issue, the Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill seeking to empower the transgender community by providing …

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