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Focus Areas
CLPR has been shaping the discourse of disability law in India through its research and litigation.
Read MoreSince 2015 we have engaged in path breaking litigation and law and policy research that shapes the field of transgender rights in India.
Read MoreOur core focus in combating discrimination on the basis of disability, sex, gender identity and caste has resulted in high impact litigation and in depth, insightful social science research on intersectionality.
Read MoreImpact

The Freedom of Marriage and Association and Prohibition of Crimes in the Name of ‘Honour’ Bill, 2022: A Draft
A legislation drafted by CLPR which provides the legal framework to prevent, investigate and adjudicate crimes in the name of ‘honour’ and protect individual liberty.
Read MoreSangama by its Director & Anr. v. State of Karnataka & Ors.
CLPR assisted Jeeva, an organization working extensively on the rights of transgender persons, in filing an application seeking horizontal reservations to be provided to transgender persons in public employment which led to Karnataka becoming the first Indian state to provide 1% horizontal reservation for transgender persons.
Read MoreTrans Law Cell
5-6 pmEvery Tuesday
CLPR hosts weekly drop in sessions for members of the transgender and sexual minority community.
CLPR lawyers are available to answer your legal queries or questions, to provide legal advice and to assist with litigation.
No prior appointment or registration is required.
No fees will be charged for this service.
Reach out to us at disha.chaudhari@clpr.org.in & naibedya.dash@clpr.org.in
News & Media
Discrimination & Intersectionality
We Intend To Stop Manual Scavenging & Manual Sewer Cleaning In All Top Metropolitan Cities Of The Country: Supreme Court
Verdictum
January 30, 2025
Discrimination & Intersectionality
‘Fed up of Seeking Compliance’: SC Bans Manual Scavenging in 6 Metro Cities
The Wire
January 30, 2025
Events
Gender & Sexuality
EQUAL JUSTICE: Securing Equal Inclusion of Women in the Higher Judiciary
March 22: 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM & March 23: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
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