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.
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Since 2015 we have engaged in path breaking litigation and law and policy research that shapes the field of transgender rights in India.
The Transgender Rights movement is active in the form of grass roots advocacy, legal research and focused litigation. CLPR has been leading litigation efforts in the Supreme Court and High Courts, providing legal support at the ground-level and creating awareness in the academic and public spheres.
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
We don’t want your blood’ exclusion of Sexual Minorities from Blood Donation
In this blog post, Thulasi K. Raj argues that the exclusion of sexual minorities from blood donations is violative of non-discrimination under Articles 14 and 15.
Welfare as a Human Right: An Intersectional Approach to Trans Rights in India
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
Dr. Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju Vs. State of Karnataka & Ors.
The Petitioner has filed the public interest litigation (PIL)- W.P No. 19706 of 2021 to address the lack of inclusive and safe accommodation for transgender students in higher educational institutions.
Jeeva Intervention in Sangama v. State | 1% Horizontal Reservation for Transgender Persons
The Petitioners, an organization working for the upliftment of sexual minorities, sex workers and people…
All Assam Transgender Association v. Union of India
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’).
News And Media
Live Law
Karnataka HC Seeks Govt Response On Plea Seeking Horizontal Reservation For Transgenders Instead Of OBC Reservation
Live Law reported on the High Court of Karnataka’s order where the Court sought a response from the State government on an application filed for providing horizontal reservation to Transgender Persons in Public Employment. The applicant submitted that reservation should not be provided under the OBC category but should be provided as a horizontal reservation as a separate special category like the reservation provided for women and persons with disabilities, that can be interlocked with other social categories of vertical reservation of SC/ST/OBC category. The Court gave the direction while hearing the petition filed by Jeeva, represented by Senior Advocate Jayna Kothari and assisted by Almas Shaikh, a Research Associate at CLPR.
Bar and Bench
Transgender persons should be given separate reservation, not clubbed with women’s reservation: Madras High Court
Bar & Bench reported on the Madras Court’s order where the court recommended the State government to provide a specific percentage of separate reservation for the Third Gender (TG) or transgender persons in matters of future public employment.
Bar and Bench
Madras High Court seeks response from Tamil Nadu govt on plea seeking COVID-19 cash relief to Transgender persons not holding ration cards
Bar & Bench reported on the Madras Court’s order where the court sought a response from the Tamil Nadu government on a plea seeking COVID-19 cash relief to Transgender persons who do not possess ration cards.
Blog
Non-Heteronormative Ideas of Love and Family in India
In India, the idea of marriage is associated with several patriarchal rituals/norms which act as an institution to strengthen existing norms. Upholding a traditional family structure and therefore, the perpetuation of heterosexual normativity is still prevalent. The existence of ‘honor killing’ shows that any deviance is met with dire consequences.
Transform 2021: Taking Transgender Rights to New Heights
On 11th and 12th December, CLPR organised Transform 2021, the 5th National Conference on Transgender Rights and the Law. It brought together transgender rights activists, academics and lawyers from across the country to discuss pressing issues that affect the transgender community.
Welfare as a Human Right: An Intersectional Approach to Trans Rights in India
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
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.
We don’t want your blood’ exclusion of Sexual Minorities from Blood Donation
In this blog post, Thulasi K. Raj argues that the exclusion of sexual minorities from blood donations is violative of non-discrimination under Articles 14 and 15.
Equality Bill 2021: Takes a New Step in Addressing Discrimination, Recognising Intersectionality & Promoting Equality.
CLPR’s draft Equality Bill 2021 takes a new step in addressing discrimination experienced by people on the basis of caste, gender, religion, transgender and intersex identity, disability and other grounds. It aims to promote equality, prohibit different types of discriminatory conduct, provide adequate civil remedies and set up fora for redressal that are accessible and effective in addressing discrimination.
Dr. Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju Vs. State of Karnataka & Ors.
The Petitioner has filed the public interest litigation (PIL)- W.P No. 19706 of 2021 to address the lack of inclusive and safe accommodation for transgender students in higher educational institutions.
Jeeva Intervention in Sangama v. State | 1% Horizontal Reservation for Transgender Persons
The Petitioners, an organization working for the upliftment of sexual minorities, sex workers and people…
All Assam Transgender Association v. Union of India
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’).
Ondede v. Union of India
This is a public interest litigation filed by the Petitioners before the High Court of…
11th
Dec 2021
Transform 2021: 5th National Conference on Transgender Rights and the Law by CLPR | December 11th and 12th
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Venue Bangalore International Centre
Time 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
05th
Dec 2020
Transform 2020 | 4th International Conference on Transgender Rights and the Law | 5th & 6th December
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Venue Bangalore International Centre (New Building) No. 7, 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560071
Time 9:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.
31st
Oct 2020
LGBTQ+ Rights in India ‘Next Steps in Legal Reforms: An Equality Law’
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Venue Online
Time 7:00 P M-8:00 PM
04th
Aug 2020
Live Webinar : “Rights of Intersex Persons: The Need for Legal Recognition”
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Venue Zoom (Online)
Time 4:00 P.M.-5:30 P.M.
Bar and Bench
Karnataka High Court seeks State govt response on plea seeking separate hostels for Transgender students in educational institutions
Bar and bench reported on Karnataka High Court’s notice to the State government on a public interest litigation (PIL) petition seeking separate hostels and accommodation for transgender students in higher educational institutions in the State of Karnataka.
Bar and Bench
Transgender persons should be given separate reservation, not clubbed with women’s reservation: Madras High Court
Bar & Bench reported on the Madras Court’s order where the court recommended the State government to provide a specific percentage of separate reservation for the Third Gender (TG) or transgender persons in matters of future public employment.
Bar and Bench
Madras High Court seeks response from Tamil Nadu govt on plea seeking COVID-19 cash relief to Transgender persons not holding ration cards
Bar & Bench reported on the Madras Court’s order where the court sought a response from the Tamil Nadu government on a plea seeking COVID-19 cash relief to Transgender persons who do not possess ration cards.
Live Law
Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response On Plea Against Blanket Ban On Blood Donation By Transgenders, Sex Workers
Live Law reported on the Supreme Court’s order where the apex court issued a notice in a plea challenging the Union Ministry of Health blood donor guidelines that prohibit transgender persons and gay men from donating blood.
Non-Heteronormative Ideas of Love and Family in India
In India, the idea of marriage is associated with several patriarchal rituals/norms which act as an institution to strengthen existing norms. Upholding a traditional family structure and therefore, the perpetuation of heterosexual normativity is still prevalent. The existence of ‘honor killing’ shows that any deviance is met with dire consequences.
CLPR @BIC HUB’BA
Centre for Law and Policy Research engaged with Bangaloreans at the BIC Hub’ba 2022 on 26-27th February from 12 pm to 6 pm. BIC Hub’ba was an event hosted by the Bangalore International Centre to bring together and showcase the work of local NGOs.
Reproductive Justice and Transgender Rights | Roundtable 4 | Transform 2021
Dr. Aqsa Shaikh, a transgender woman and doctor, spoke on the “Sexual and Reproductive Health of Queer Persons”. She began by stating that both medical professionals and the law reduce transgender persons to their body parts and stigmatise them. Medical professionals completely ignore reproduction in discussions around transgender persons’ bodies, believing them to be asexual or hypersexual perverts incapable of having children.
The Right to Love: The Use of Criminal Law to Police Trans Couples | Roundtable 3 | Transform 2021
Kishu Bhati, a young trans-man and law student spoke on “Transgender Experiences with State Agencies.” He recounted his difficulties before finally leaving home with his girlfriend. His parents did not accept his gender identity, and both of their parents tried to separate them. Kishu and his girlfriend then took the decision to run away from their homes.