The Forgotten Gender: An analytical study of transgender protection laws in India

Despite the increasing number of transgender and other gender identities in society and the gradual societal acceptance of transgender individuals in India, they continue to face discrimination, violence, and ignorance in the Indian criminal justice system. This research paper examines the existing legal protections available to the transgender community in India. It also draws the evolution of legal protection laws and recognition of transgenders and their dignity. including the recently passed legislative laws Transgender Persons (protection of Rights) Act, 2019 and including the various landmark judgement. Using doctrinal research method, it also examines through socio- legal impact and a critical analysis of statutory provisions, Judgements, implementation gaps, and comparative frameworks, this paper seeks to highlights both development and the challenges that persist. Including Gender biasness by Indian Justice system against transgender from history to till date it continued. A detailed references which supports the findings and the conclusion which also presents recommendations to ensure practical legal implementations as well as empowerment for transgender person to fight for their justice in India.