Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 2014
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Enacted by | Parliament of India |
Bill citation | No. 49 of 2014 |
Status: Not passed |
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The Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 2014 is a proposed
History
The Bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha by
However, Siva refused to withdraw the bill. He argued that 29 nations had laws regarding transgender rights. He pointed out that there were allegedly 450,000 transgender people in India, while the actual number may be around 20,00,000. They had the right to vote, but faced discrimination in their day-to-day life. The ruling-party members responded to the initial
On 26 February 2016, the bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha for debate by Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Baijayant Panda. Panda argued that the bill would help extend constitutional rights and end the discrimination against transgender people, allowing them to live a life of dignity. BJP leader Jagdambika Pal also supported ending the discrimination against transgender people.[2]
Summary
The Clauses 21 and 22 of Chapter V aim to reserve 2% of seats in primary, secondary and higher education institutions funded by the government, and in government jobs. The Clause 24 for Chapter V mandates formation of special employment exchanges for transgender people. The Chapter VII details the formation of national and state-levels commission for transgender people. The Chapter VIII details the formation of special transgender rights courts. The Clause 11 of Chapter II specifies the right of a transgender child to a home and imposes conditions for foster care. The Chapter IX details the offenses and penalties. The maximum penalty for hate speech against transgender people in 1 year imprisonment with fine.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "RS passes Bill on transgender rights". The Hindu. 25 April 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ^ a b c "Lok Sabha Takes Up Bill To End Transgender Discrimination". NDTV. 27 February 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ^ a b c "Rajya Sabha passes historic private Bill to promote transgender rights". The Indian Express. 25 April 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ^ a b "RS passes pvt member's bill on transgender rights: First time in 45 years". Current News. 24 April 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ^ "Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 2014". Act No. 49 of 2014 (PDF). Retrieved 9 March 2016.
Further reading
- "Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 2014". Act No. 49 of 2014 (PDF).