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Pointing out that the law “criminalises the entire transgender community”, a bench of the Telangana High Court struck down the law. They also directed the govt regarding welfare measures and reservation for the community.
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The Delhi Commission for Women has recommended to the Centre and Delhi government to improve the conditions of transgender persons in the national capital, highlighting the delay in notifying state rules and the formation of a Transgender Welfare Board. The commission also identified shortcomings in the implementation of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, urging the city government to immediately launch welfare schemes and set up shelter homes for those in need of care and protection.
Anish Gawande, founder of The Pink List India that tracks queer-friendly politicians, says push should be for substantive policy reforms and tangible outcomes.