Right in Question: Whether a transwoman, who has undergone gender transition and is in a heterosexual marital relationship, is entitled to protection under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (cruelty in marriage) and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961? Facts: A transwoman filed a complaint against her husband and his relatives under […]
MATAM GANGABHAVANI V. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH
Facts: A petition was filed challenging a recruitment notification issued the Government of Andhra Pradesh for being violative of Articles 14, 15, 19 and 21 as it did not provide for separate reservation for transgender persons. Court Decision and Reasoning: The Court held that not providing separate categorization for transgender persons was arbitrary on the […]