Contemporary Study on Transgender Rights and Gender Justice in India: A Constitutional and Legal Analysis

Author(s)	Ms. SAUMYA ANN JOSEPH, Dr. Manan Dardi
Country	India
Abstract	Transgender people in India have historically faced systematic oppression, social exclusion and legal invisibility. However, recent constitutional morality-based judgments have transformed their legal status by recognizing gender identity as an integral part of dignity, liberty and equality. This paper studies the contemporary legal framework that governs transgender rights in India through a constitutional analysis of landmark judgments, particularly National Legal Services Authority v. Commissioner of Police. This paper argues that while the judicial recognition has laid a strong foundation for gender justice, major gaps remain in implementation, legislative clarity and social acceptance. This study concludes that meaningful gender justice requires not only judicial and constitutional protections but also structural reforms and societal transformation.
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-03-09

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