Tamil Nadu protests Trans Bill 2019
Statement released at the Press Meet held on Dec 3, 2019, at the Press Club, Chepauk, Chennai.
Tenth Chennai Rainbow Pride 2018: Queer Eye
A personal take on Chennai Pride’s evolution over the years.
The Right to Privacy: The Promise for full Recognition of Transgender Rights
The Right to Privacy judgements most certainly include the right to one’s self-identified gender identity as upheld in NALSA v. Union of India.
The Right to Privacy: The Promise for full Recognition of Transgender Rights
The Right to Privacy judgements most certainly include the right to one’s self-identified gender identity as upheld in NALSA v. Union of India.
First as Apathy, Then as Farce: The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2016
The Standing Committee report on the Trans Rights Bill, and the Bill itself, deny transgender people those constitutional rights upheld in the NALSA judgement.
LBT and ally groups write to Standing Committee on Trans Bill 2016
Letter to the Standing Committee on the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2016 ( Nov 4) and addendum based on national consultation held Nov 1, 2016.
Words are Magic Things
The Trans Bill 2016, if enacted, would violate law declared by the Supreme Court in NALSA (2014).
Grace Banu to PM of India on the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) bill
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016 is an act of violence on the transgender community.
LGBT Whiplash/ Thoughts from last week
Reflections on India’s UN vote, the Supreme Court clarification on LGB inclusion within T, and the anniversary of Naz (2009) ruling on Sec 377.
Date Extension for Comments on MSJE Transgender Rights Bill
Preliminary comments on the Rights of Transgender Persons bill drafted by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment