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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International Conference on Transgender Rights and the Law.
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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 v. 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.
1% Horizontal Reservation for Transgender Persons
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
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
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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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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.
Blog
School Policies on Gender and Sexuality
While there have some been some legal developments regarding LGBTQI+ rights in India, we are miles away in terms of societal acceptance. The first step towards this goal is for awareness and sensitisation to start in schools. In this blog, Nayantara interviews students and a teacher of Mallya Aditi International School, Bangalore, to discuss how the school deals with issues relating to gender and sexuality, and the way forward.
Trans Students and Educational Spaces: The Need for Better Policies
Educational institutions play a pivotal role in a student’s life, but for transgender students in India they remain another hurdle to conquer. The question of high trans dropout rates and lesser number of trans students in India finds its roots in the lack of inclusive policies being implemented. This blog argues the need for Indian institutions to make better policies and ensure holistic education for all.
Notes on Allyship
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
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
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.
Dr. Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju v. 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.
1% Horizontal Reservation for Transgender Persons
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
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 Karnataka challenging the constitutional validity of Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 12(3), 18(a) and 18(d) of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. The petition has been filed stating that the impugned 2019 Act has been passed but the provisions are in violation of Articles, 14,15, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India.
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Venue Xavier's Hall, St. Joseph's Institute of Management
Time 5 PM
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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.
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Jun 2022
Venue Zoom
Time 9:45-10:45 AM IST
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Venue Bangalore International Centre
Time 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
The Hindu
High time T.N. govt. conducts survey to collect contemporaneous data on transgender population, says Madras High Court
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
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.
The News Minute
Telangana Eunuchs Act repealed, horizontal reservation is next step
The Telangana High Court passed an order striking down the Telangana Eunuchs Act, 1329 law as unconstitutional and violative of human rights, declaring it as ‘ultra vires’ to the Constitution of India. CLPR’s Executive Director, Jayna Kothari represented the petitioners in this case.
The Probe.in
LGBTQIA Rights: The Fight For Queer-Friendly Workplaces in India
In this interview piece, Executive Director at CLPR and Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India, Jayna Kothari talks to the Probe.in’s Kamna Batra on the pressing issue and the rising need of queer-friendly workplaces in India.
Supriyo and the Fundamental Right to Marry
On October 17, 2023, the Supreme Court held in Supriyo Chakraborty v Union of India…
Paralegal Volunteers (PLV) Training on ‘Legal Rights of Transgender Persons’ at Bangalore International Centre (BIC)
On July 22nd, 2023, the Centre for Law and Policy Research organized its second comprehensive…
Striking down the Telangana Eunuchs Act: A Step in the Right Direction
The Telangana High Court recently struck down the validity of Telangana Eunuchs Act, 1329 Fasli…
Transgender Persons and Public Spaces: Lack of Protection from the Law
Discrimination and exclusion faced by transgender and gender-variant persons is heightened in the public avenues…