Transgender Persons Act

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Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Indian legislation
gptkbp:country gptkb:India
gptkbp:criticizedFor lack of clarity on self-identification process
requirement of certification by district magistrate
penalties for offences against transgender persons considered inadequate
gptkbp:dateEnacted 2019
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:Parliament_of_India
gptkbp:establishes gptkb:National_Council_for_Transgender_Persons
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Transgender Persons Act
gptkbp:officialName gptkb:The_Transgender_Persons_(Protection_of_Rights)_Act,_2019
gptkbp:prohibits discrimination against transgender persons
gptkbp:providesFor certificate of identity for transgender persons
recognition of identity of transgender persons
right to self-perceived gender identity
gptkbp:purpose welfare of transgender persons
protection of rights of transgender persons
gptkbp:replacedBy previous legal framework on transgender rights in India
gptkbp:section Section 3 prohibits discrimination
Section 5 provides for certificate of identity
Section 4 recognizes right to self-perceived gender identity
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Transgender_Persons_(Protection_of_Rights)_Act,_2019
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7