Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
It was passed in December, 2019. The major provisions of the Act include -
Definition of Transgender Person: It defines a transgender person as one whose gender does not match the gender assigned at birth. It includes trans-men and trans-women, persons with intersex variations, gender-queers, and persons with socio-cultural identities, such as Kinnar and Hijra.
Prohibition against Discrimination: It prohibits discrimination of any kind including denial of service or unfair treatment in relation to education, employment, healthcare, etc.
Rights of Residence: Every transgender will have a right to reside and to be included in his household.
Employment: No discrimination of any kind by a ....
