Menstrual leave challenges workplaces to account for diverse needs better. This article argues that this is supported by the fundamental right of menstruating persons to decisional autonomy and does not necessarily rest on paternalistic sexism.
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BLOG | Jane Kaushik v. Union of India – A Watershed Moment for Transgender Rights in India
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.
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Beoncy Laishram v. State of Manipur: A Milestone for the Right to Identity of Transgender Persons
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.
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Call for Consultants | Constitutional and Civic Citizenship Project | 2019
The Centre for Law and Policy Research, Bangalore (CLPR) is a not-for-profit dedicated to making…