In Jane Kaushik v. Union of India (2025), the Supreme Court advanced transgender rights in India, holding both State and private actors accountable for discrimination. The Court expanded “reasonable accommodation” as a core constitutional duty, demanding structural change for equality and dignity.
In a landmark judgment, the Manipur High Court upheld transgender persons’ right to have their chosen name and gender reflected in all official records. The ruling in Beoncy Laishram v. State of Manipur marks a significant step in enforcing the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, and advances the constitutional guarantee of equality, dignity, and identity.
The Centre for Law and Policy Research, Bangalore (CLPR) is a not-for-profit dedicated to making…