The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 received the assent of the President on the 5th December, 2019. Some of the key provisions include:
Definition of a Transgender: It defines transgender as one whose gender does not match the gender assigned at birth. The Act states that transgender persons will have the right to self-perceived gender identity.
National Council for Transgender Persons: Itwill be constituted under the chairmanship of Union Minister for Social Justice. The Council will also consist of five members from the transgender community and five experts from NGOs. It will advise the central government as well as ....
