The "gay panic" or "trans panic" defence, a deeply discriminatory legal strategy employed since the early 1960s, has allowed perpetrators of violence against LGBTQIA+ indivi...

For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers (Respondent) Can a trans woman, after attaining gender recognition certificate be a part of public boards in UK? Well, the straight an...

The Stonewall Uprising, a watershed moment in the history of the LGBTQIA+ rights movement, stands as a testament to the transformative power of collective defiance. More than just a riot, it wa...

In the landmark case of Bostock v. Clayton County, the United States Supreme Court addressed the pivotal question of whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employmen...

The battle for recognition and rights for transgender individuals in India has been a lengthy and challenging journey, characterized by social prejudice, legal discrimination, and persistent advo...

Equality in Protection = Justice for AllIn the context of domestic violence laws, gender-planetary rights represent a significant development in the legal framework with the aim of protecting all...

Third gender law refers to legal recognition and protection of individuals who do not identify as male or female. This recognition is crucial for ensuring the rights and dignity of transgender ...

The recognition of transgender persons as equal stakeholders in society has gained momentum through legislative, judicial, and social developments. However, legal systems worldwide still grappl...

In this article we are discussing the impact of promotion of LGBTQ+ community representation through entertainment platforms, media and other social media platforms. On positive side, such me...

The article explores the historical context and constitutional challenges of Section 377[1] of the Indian Penal Code, which punished consensual same-sex relations, and draws implications from t...

Introduction to Constitutional Morality and LGBTQ+ rights in IndiaConstitutional Morality and LGBTQ+ Rights Morality is subjective interpretation of a person of what is right or wrong. It has se...

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 represents a monumental legislative endeavor aimed at securing rights and dignity for transgender individuals in India. Enacted in the w...

The Supreme Court of India has taken a pivotal step in addressing a longstanding issue surrounding the ban on blood donations from members of the LGBTQ+ community and sex workers. The Court's r...

The rights of transgender individuals within the Indian legal system have emerged as a crucial area of focus in recent years, reflecting broader societal shifts towards inclusivity and equality....

This study looks deeply into the complex interplay between social traditions, transformative transformations, and the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community. The study critically navigates the dev...

The abolition of Section 377 in India represents a watershed moment in the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights, catalysing a profound shift in the social and legal landscape. This research paper...

Case Analysis: Supriya Chakraborty & Anr. V. Union of India Citation: 2023 INSC 920, W.P.(C) No. 1011/2022 Brief Facts In the landmark case of Supriya Chakraborty & Anr. V. Union of In...

In recent years, there has been a growing conversation around the issue of upholding equality for the LGBTQ community. As a being for equality, it is now needed for upbringing of society. One s...

The pervasive issues of discrimination and persecution against individuals based on their gender identity and sexual orientation affect millions of people globally These discriminatory actions ...

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in 2012 with the Supreme Court of India to defend and acknowledge the rights of transgender people. The la...

In INDIA, according to section 377 of IPC,1860, unnatural offences: Whoever voluntarily engages in carnal intercourse against the natural order with any man, woman, or animal shall be sentenced...

After independence, India adopted the horizontal structure of government that most democratic countries follow. In this type of structure, the powers are divided between the legislature, the ex...

The Indian film industry, one of the largest in the world, has often been the subject of criticism for its often stereotypical, offensive and even derogatory portrayal of queer individuals. How...

In India, homosexuality was an accepted aspect during the ancient times. Hinduism acknowledges a third gender. Naradsamhita and Sushruta Samhita forbids homosexuals from marrying to people of o...

LGBTQIA+ is an acronym that stands for the lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual. The word lesbian means a woman who is captivated to the same gender. Gay primarily mean to th...

The talk about the third gender has always raised a plethora of concerns and curiosity throughout the years. The third gender or transgender is a term used to refer to people who do not adhere ...

Same-sex marriage refers to the legal union between two individuals who are of the same sex or gender. It allows same-sex couples to enter into a legally recognized partnership with the same ri...

The issue of same-sex marriage has been a contentious and evolving topic worldwide. In India, where social norms often intersect with legal provisions, the Special Marriage Act (SMA) presents a...

The recognition of the LGBTQIA++ community has been a revolutionary and transformative socio-legal issue in the 21st century. The community has been a topic of debate for the ongoing struggle f...

When two persons of the same gender get married, it's known as a same-sex marriage. This means that a man can marry another man or a woman can marry another woman. It's about allowing people wh...

Section 377 Sexual offences are classified into 2 parts: Natural offences Unnatural offences Natural sexual offences are those offences which are committed in order of nature. It ...

In the kaleidoscope of India's rich tapestry, diversity is not merely a facet but the very essence of our societal mosaic. However, amidst the vibrant hues of culture and traditions, there lies...

LGBTQIA stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer. Lesbian: With women who are lesbian or homosexual among women. Homosexual: A man who has sex with a man (referring to a ma...

A five-judge bench headed by the Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, ruled on not legalizing same-sex marriage and not extending adoption rights to the queer community. As much as this ve...

Same sex marriage refers to the legal recognition and union of individuals of the same gender, allowing them to enter into a formal marital relationship or it is a marriage either between two m...

One of the most oppressed minorities worldwide, including in India, is the LGBTQ+ community. People who identify as LGBTQ+ face prejudice and marginalisation due to the stigma associated with t...

The legalization of same-sex marriage has been a topic of debate and discussion in many countries around the world. The argument for legalizing same-sex marriage is rooted in principles of equa...

In this research paper I even have attempted to discuss concept, nature of LGBT humans, discrimination at the ground of sex in the society it consequences in violation of their rights which inc...

Transgender marriage laws across different countries represent a complex tapestry of legal frameworks, societal norms, and human rights implications. This comprehensive research study offers a ...

The transgender persons lodged in different prisons of the world face a number of problems during their admission to and stay in the prisons, including discrimination, access to healthcare faci...

Background Same sex marriage will look into the crucial turning point for LGBTQ+ rights from the perspectives of law, society, culture and psychology. This article offers a thorough and nuance...

In India, homosexuality was criminalized and section 377 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with it. Dating back to 1861, this section makes sexual activities "against the order of nature" punish...

Our civilization is structured around the fundamental ideas of gender and sexuality. People are classified as female or male, and this phenomenon permeates all spheres of society. Yet, gender v...

Marriage between a man and a women who are of the same sex is known as same sex marriage. The legal and societal reactions to same-sex marriage have ranged from jubilation on the one hand to pu...

People who identify as transgendered frequently face prejudice and marginalization, which includes restrictions on their capacity to donate blood and organs. Despite the fact that historically ...

6th September 2018 is not just a random date in history. It witnessed a jubilant celebration among the suppressed members of LGBTQIA+ in India. It is the day when finally, Indian homosexuals we...

This article is all about the justice and equality for the LGBTQIA+ Community[1] India. The right to adoption rights for LGBTQIA+ Community for better future ahead for them and what kind of new...

The word "transgender" was coined in the 1970s to describe people whose gender identity, expression, or behaviour does not adhere to normative gender norms. True sex and gender issues were a ch...

The challenges faced by LGBT couples in India have a significant impact on their health and well-being. These challenges can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, incre...

On April 25, 2023, [1]Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy remarked before the Supreme Court that adoption is covered by the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, which happens to be a civil law and which cu...

Gender neutrality is the concept of eliminating gender-based discrimination and bias and promoting gender equality by treating all individuals, regardless of their gender identity, in the same ...

The remarkable journey India is taking to preserve its traditions and culture while following its development path appears almost mystical. International visitors have long been drawn to our ci...

Recently, The Supreme Court accepted the collection of petitions asking for India's same-sex marriage law to be changed. There is a bundle of such petitions, where the LGBTQ+ community is strug...

The advent of civilization construed making certain social laws and norms to be adhered by the members of the group. These rules and regulations were made to bring about certain uniformity, ord...

The statement that "the biological male is a biological male, biological female is a biological female" is a statement of fact, not a question of notion. It is not a human construct, ...

Gay marriage - it's not about two people being gay: it's about two people who love each other and who have decided to commit to each other for the exact same reasons any other couple would get ...

Same-sex marriage remains a contentious issue in India, with the legal landscape surrounding it being complex and often confusing. In this article, we will explore the current state of same-sex...

India is such a vast country where people perform several type of works to sustain there life and to earn basic livelihood. Some of these works are part organized sector where everyth...

In the Indian Penal Code of 1860, which was based on the British law, consensual sex was not considered an offence, even without a matrimonial relationship. On the other hand, sexual activity b...

Same-sex marriage refers to the legal union of two individuals of the same gender, granting them the same legal rights and privileges as opposite-sex couples. However, the recognition and accep...

RAPE! You might have heard this word several times in your lifetime & have you ever wondered why only females are being connected with rape & only they are thought to be the victims eve...

All Human Beings Are Born Free And Equal In Dignity And Rights[1].The recent filing of petitions in the Supreme Court for the recognition of same-sex marriage opens the legal skirmish in which th...

The character of an individual is in still up in the air by the ethical directs and decisions of the general public. In any case, people who look to challenge these with their characters, sexua...

In the case of National Legal Service Authority vs Union of India and others[i], The Supreme Court of India has said that We direct the Centre and the State Governments to take steps to treat t...

The legalization of same-sex marriage has become a hot topic in the United States, but the issue is more controversial in India. There has been a lot of debate in India about whether or not sam...

"It is time that we all see gender as a spectrum instead of two sets of opposing ideals." - Emma Watson In this modern world gender has been recognized as a wide spectrum, with a lot of genders...

Most of the time everyone talks about women empowerment, women harassment, equal rights but very few people talk about the rights and sufferings of one another gender which resides in the same ...

Homosexual marriage refers to the coming together of two people of the same sex and recognising each other as their lifetime partner by following the rituals and customs they believe in. Howeve...

"LGBT people are some of the bravest and most potent change agents and leaders I have encountered, and the most forceful defenders of the vulnerable and voiceless, because they know what it's l...

The Supreme Court of India made history with its decision in National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India, which referred to transgender people as the "third gender". The judgement confi...

With the 75 countries around the world that outlaw homosexuality, people around the world face violence and inequality-and sometimes torture, even execution due to whom they love, how they prov...

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr. NCRB (National Crime Record Bureau) in 2015, for the first time had published data on "Unn...

If there is one constitutional tenet that can be said to be the underlying theme of the Indian Constitution, it is that of 'inclusiveness'. This Court believes that the Indian Constitution ref...

LGBT is a English people term within which the primary letter "L" stands for Lesbian suggests that "a lady WHO is sexually drawn to different women", the second letter "G" stands for Gay sugges...

"A person whose sense of personal identification and gender does not correlate with their natal sex" is defined as a transgender person. People who identify as transgender often do no...

The identity of an individual is often determined by the moral dictates and judgments of the society. However, individuals who seek to challenge these with their personalities, sexual orientati...

'Love is love'. As people fight toward ensuring same sex marriages, homosexuality is still considered as a crime in many societies. This article tries to establish various beliefs and thoughts ...

Gender Equality In The LGBTQ Community: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons are referred to as LGBT people. Homosexuals are another name for this group of people. Gender equality is ...

The famed "Youtube vs. TikTok" discussion among the youth presented a crucial topic about our sensitivity to the "third gender." We may have progressed, but our attitude tow...

The term transgender as opposed to cisgender has been used to refer to those people whose gender identity is different from that assigned to them at birth. Transgender people have been facing d...

History Background LGBT rights fight against two hundred years previous British era law that criminalised homosexual intercourse which is against the order of nature under the code Under ...

Love comes in all forms. It would be wrong to say that a person cannot marry someone just because they are not from the opposite sex. The world is evolving more than ever and we need to keep up...

We cannot disagree that the most debatable topic in most of the countries, especially in India is that of the same sex marriage. There has always been fuss about the same, around the nation as ...

A trans sans Identity? Introduction People will sometimes put each other in boxes and have biases toward one another because of what they look like or where they come from or who they are.&q...

Same-sex marriage, the practice of marriage between two men or between two women. Although same-sex marriage has been regulated through law, religion, and custom in most countries of the world,...

Description of the Theme/Introduction In numerous nations, the prohibition of discrimination against transgender people, including verbal abuse and physical violence, as well as the protection ...

Human Right; it is something which can be said as the right of human. Which is enjoyed by them since they are in the womb of his/her mother. In a way I can say that it is inborn right and it is...

Transgender persons are people whose identities are different from the stereotypical gender norms, which identify genders only as male or female. Society has failed to accept their gender ident...

Introduction: Understanding the meaning of TransgenderTransgender persons are people whose identities are different from the stereotypical gender norms, which identify genders only as male or fem...

India has been facing continuous changes in the pattern of society and its structure of social – economical, political and cultural fields. We have witnessed many legal changes which led to c...

Historical Evolution Transgender people in India have not only been discriminated but their basic rights also have been deprived off. After facing lot of discrimination, a case was filed before ...

Transgender people in India should be able to live with dignity and nondiscrimination, and have equal access to education, employment, and health services. This research paper focuses on the...

I am who I am, so take me as I am. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe A person's identity is their most prized treasure. Gender minorities are frequently denied even the most basic of rights, most n...

The transgender community in India faces a variety of issues which include problems relating to marriage, property, electoral rights, adoption, etc. to name a few. After the judgment in the cas...

Case Name: Navtej Singh Johar & Ors v. Union of India thr. Secretary ministry of Law and Justice Facts: Sec 377 of IPC categorized consensual sex between homosexuals as “unnatural of...

Ignorance is no justification for normalizing any form of discrimination [1] LGBTQIA+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual and plus sign allows to cove...

Some people feel that the sex they were assigned at birth doesn’t match their gender identity or the gender that they feel they are inside. These people are often called transgender.&...

LGBTQ is the initial of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer and they are the people who do not relate their gender from their biological gender and end up being a cliché. LGBTQ Community ha...

As per the dissenting opinion of Dr D.Y. Chandrachud cited in the case of K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India[1]: Having an individual identity is an important part of the human condition. The n...

"...this Court is not breaking any new ground. It is merely stating the obvious. Sometimes to see the obvious, one needs not only physical vision in the eye but also love in the heart...&q...

Gender Inequality is one of the most severe issues in our current modern society. It is a threatening problem which causes unfair treatment in our society between different genders. In India si...

The framers of the Indian Constitution, while formulating it, envisaged that future India would nurture such a society where there would be no discrimination on the basis of caste, religion, co...

On 25th September 2020 the Central government notified the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020. The following article summarises the Transgender Rights regime in India. Th...

The Netherlands became the first country to legalise same-sex marriage in December 2000 when, by a three-to-one vote, the Dutch Parliament passed a landmark bill allowing the practice. In June ...

Homophobia encompasses a spread of negative attitudes and feelings toward homosexuality or those perceived as being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT). Bias is noticeable in essentia...

Every human being has the right to be treated equally with dignity, no matter what caste, gender, creed, and religion that person belongs to. Thus, gender-...

Human rights for all is the most raised issue around the world to enclose the human dignity. Anything undermining the dignity is a violation of the principle of equality and thus engraving discri...

Adoption is a process that impacts the life of a child and changes it completely. It has great implications. Hence, while dealing with the process of adoption, the sole criteria should be the w...

The Long Cry The Gender inequality is one such brutal happening around the world. If something is far more brutal than this, a gender which is not accepted. The third gender/transgen...

The judgment passed by the Supreme Court has spurred up the debate that, is the Indian legal system ready to accept transgender marriage? With the Abrogation of section 377, India has joined fi...

In our society we communicate in the language of rights loud and often. But do the marginalized truly have the reach to these entitlement? Individuals are denied their entitlements in name of ...

The term gender equality undoubtedly tops the checkboxes of all the progressive nations. It is an undeniable fact that the stability of a country at large nor a small workplace jeopardizes when m...

Every person deserves to be respected in the country despite being of any religion, caste, and gender. This study will take your attention toward the rights of the Transgender people and how they...

The idea of human rights rests on the central premise that all humans are equal. It follows that all humans have dignity and all humans should be treated as equal. Anything that undermines that d...

An introduction not for nothing, the great German thinker, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe once said, I am what I am, so take me as I am. Quoting the above lines, this article is about that community ...

People around us get torture because of who they love or like or who they are. LGBTI is basically an acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Intersex peoples. LGBTI are being given ma...

Even after the judgment passed on 6th September 2018, in which the Supreme Court of India decriminalized homosexuality by declaring Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code unconstitutional. The co...

India is a country bound rigidly by several varied social and cultural norms. Hence the attitude of every person or a class of person towards an LGBT individual varies. In the past few years, the...

There has been a long debate about whether the Parenting Rights should be given to LGBTQ Community or not. LGBTQ Community, which still in the times of modernization, is considered as backward an...

Some people feel that the sex they were assigned at birth doesn’t match their gender identity, or the gender that they feel they are inside. These people are often called transgender. Tran...