Transform

International Conference on Transgender Rights and the Law.

Transgender Identity & The Law Course

An elective university course on transgender identity and the law.

Publications

Notes on Allyship

October 12, 2022 | Rajeev Anand Kushwah

In this opinion piece, published by Gaysi, Rajeev Anand Kushwah explores the understanding of Allyship, exploring what constitutes effective allyship, and what support straight allies can extend to queer movements and communities.

Pride Matters | Beyond Sec 377, the call for trans equality reaches a crescendo

July 12, 2022

In this article published by the Hindustan Times, Jayna Kothari highlights the need to support the transgender rights movement amidst the various human rights violations happening worldwide. In her piece, she says “Everyone needs to join the battle for trans rights, because the systemic changes required to put these basic rights in place would benefit everyone.”

Welfare as a Human Right: An Intersectional Approach to Trans Rights in India

April 12, 2022 | Mansi Singh | Mihir Rajamane

In this article, published by the Oxford Human Rights Hub, Mansi Singh, and Mihir Rajamane explore the need to accommodate welfare in judicial analysis of LGBTQ+ rights, by acknowledging close intersections between queer identities and identities of caste, disability and class.

Litigation

Sangama by its Director & Anr. v. State of Karnataka & Ors.

November 26, 2021 | Almas Shaikh

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.

All Assam Transgender Association v. Union of India

October 20, 2021 | Deepika Hungenahally

This Petition is filed in public interest on behalf of the transgender community in Assam and in India to protect their right to adequate representation in the National Council for Transgender Persons as provided under Section 16 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2019 (‘The Act’).

Events

30th

Aug 2022

Why (Queer) History Matters: The Politics of History

University of Bergen is organising "Why (Queer) History Matters: The Politics of History" an international and interdisciplinary conference on 29–30 August 2022.

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News And Media

The New Indian Express

Survey on trans persons after polls, TN tells Madras HC

April 19, 2024

Tamil Nadu government plans to conduct a survey on the population of trans persons after the election process concludes. Appearing for the petitioner, Senior counsel and Executive Director of CLPR, Jayna Kothari had advocated for horizontal reservation for trans persons, highlighting the need for inclusive policies in education and employment.

The Hindu

High time T.N. govt. conducts survey to collect contemporaneous data on transgender population, says Madras High Court

March 5, 2024

The Madras High Court urges the Tamil Nadu government to provide adequate horizontal reservation for transgender individuals in education & public employment after finding force in the submissions of senior advocate Jayna Kothari, appearing for the petitioner.

The New Indian Express

Plea seeking reservation for transgenders in SI selection: Madras HC directs govt to reply

July 25, 2023

THe Madras High Court directs the Tamil Nadu Govt., to file a reply to petitions seeking reservations for transgender persons in the recruitment of sub-inspector of police in the state. Jayna Kothari, Executive Director at CLPR & Senior Advocate, appearing for the petitioners says that various courts, including the Madras High Court, have ordered the provision of special reservations for transgender persons.

Blog

Event Report | KYRE Session on Addressing Instances of Violence within the Transgender Community

August 12, 2024
Disha Chaudhari

Event Report | KYRE Session on Addressing Instances of Violence within the Transgender Community

August 12, 2024 | Disha Chaudhari

On 10 August, the CLPR Paralegal Volunteers (PLVs), in collaboration with Swantantra, Payana, and Karnataka Vikalchetanara Sanghantane (KVS), hosted a pivotal Know Your Rights and Entitlements (KYRE) session on addressing violence within the transgender community.

Notes on Allyship

October 12, 2022 | Rajeev Anand Kushwah

In this opinion piece, published by Gaysi, Rajeev Anand Kushwah explores the understanding of Allyship, exploring what constitutes effective allyship, and what support straight allies can extend to queer movements and communities.

Pride Matters | Beyond Sec 377, the call for trans equality reaches a crescendo

July 12, 2022

In this article published by the Hindustan Times, Jayna Kothari highlights the need to support the transgender rights movement amidst the various human rights violations happening worldwide. In her piece, she says “Everyone needs to join the battle for trans rights, because the systemic changes required to put these basic rights in place would benefit everyone.”

Welfare as a Human Right: An Intersectional Approach to Trans Rights in India

April 12, 2022 | Mansi Singh | Mihir Rajamane

In this article, published by the Oxford Human Rights Hub, Mansi Singh, and Mihir Rajamane explore the need to accommodate welfare in judicial analysis of LGBTQ+ rights, by acknowledging close intersections between queer identities and identities of caste, disability and class.

How Karnataka took the lead in horizontal reservations for transgender persons

September 29, 2021 | Jayna Kothari | Mihir Rajamane

In this article published by news9live.com, Jayna Kothari and Mihir Rajamane discuss the recent order by the Karnataka Government for providing 1% horizontal reservation for transgender persons.

Sangama by its Director & Anr. v. State of Karnataka & Ors.

November 26, 2021 | Almas Shaikh

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.

All Assam Transgender Association v. Union of India

October 20, 2021 | Deepika Hungenahally

This Petition is filed in public interest on behalf of the transgender community in Assam and in India to protect their right to adequate representation in the National Council for Transgender Persons as provided under Section 16 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2019 (‘The Act’).

09th

Dec 2022

Transform 2022 Public Panel Discussion

Venue Xavier's Hall, St. Joseph's Institute of Management

Time 5 PM

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30th

Aug 2022

Why (Queer) History Matters: The Politics of History

Venue Online

Time 12:30 PM

University of Bergen is organising "Why (Queer) History Matters: The Politics of History" an international and interdisciplinary conference on 29–30 August 2022.

Read more

The Times of India

Experts crticise silence of BNS on sex crimes against transpersons

July 13, 2024

Senior Advocate & Executive Director of CLPR, Jayna Kothari gives her two cents on how India’s new mordernised legal code – the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), falls short for the Transgender community and renders their experiences of victimhood unseen and unadressed.

The Hindu

Madras High Court grants three months’ time to Tamil Nadu govt. to finalise a policy for transgender community

June 10, 2024

The Madras High Court granted three months’ time to the Tamil Nadu government to come up with a separate policy for the uplift of transpersons by providing them reservation and other benefits in public employment and education. Appearing for the petitioner, Senior counsel and Executive Director of CLPR, Jayna Kothari had advocated for horizontal reservation for trans persons, highlighting the need for inclusive policies in education and employment.

The New Indian Express

Survey on trans persons after polls, TN tells Madras HC

April 19, 2024

Tamil Nadu government plans to conduct a survey on the population of trans persons after the election process concludes. Appearing for the petitioner, Senior counsel and Executive Director of CLPR, Jayna Kothari had advocated for horizontal reservation for trans persons, highlighting the need for inclusive policies in education and employment.

The Hindu

High time T.N. govt. conducts survey to collect contemporaneous data on transgender population, says Madras High Court

March 5, 2024

The Madras High Court urges the Tamil Nadu government to provide adequate horizontal reservation for transgender individuals in education & public employment after finding force in the submissions of senior advocate Jayna Kothari, appearing for the petitioner.