The Transgender Persons' (Protection Of Rights) Bill 2019 Was Passed But Did That Serve The Purpose
About the Bill
Private Account
Transgender Protection Bill 2019
The Transgender Persons' (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019 was passed in the Lok Sabha in August, 2019, supposedly to provide welfare measures and guarantee rights to transgender people. But the trans community in India has strongly opposed this bill. Tell us why this bill does not actually 'protect' the community.
Rohit Luthra
Am I Really Suitable For This Prestigious Institute? - Student Team 2020
At some point or the other in the life-changing two years, every student in a B-school must have had some self-doubt or at some point or the other, you might have felt why are you even here? Are you even suitable to be a part of the prestigious institution? What should you do now that you are a part of a B-school?
Amrita Mishra
Long Road Ahead Of LGBTQ Community
India recently saw a victory of law and love. The five bench Supreme Court unanimously passed an order on IPC Section 377, making the country really free for everyone – including LGBTQ for the first time since 1861. The issue of Section 377 was first raised by NGO Naaz Foundation, which had in 2001 approached the Delhi High Court which had decriminalised sex between consenting adults of the same gender by holding the penal provision as "illegal". Moral policing often does not have a relationship with what law says or what the reality is. Changing such thought processes is an uphill task and can be achieved if it is tackled on some fronts: increase solidarity and educate masses. India is a vast and diverse country and attitudes towards this subject and experiences of LGBTI individuals vary vastly. The disparity between urban and rural India, language, caste, class and gender add further complexities to understanding this topic more fully.
Kartik Vishwakarma
Diluting 377
Section 377 is a law that was formulated and brought to action in colonial India during the period of British Raj. There has always been serious discrimination against the LGBTQ community and allegations on how they are against nature’s law were floated to make this discussion tabooed. There are instances from the Hindu mythology and scriptures on the LGBTQ practices being a part of the culture but at this modern era the people from this community are facing moral policing issues. These are the effects are false propaganda and the landmark Delhi High Court judgement has given a license for this community who were pressurised for ages. But the overall mentality of the people should change to allow inclusivity and accept the fact that this state is perfectly normal.
Moovithakkumar Vijayan
Section 377 Being Scrapped, Its Positive Effect And How Far We Yet Have To Go!
On 6th September 2018, the Delhi High Court made a historic decision by scrapping Section 377 and stating it as unconstitutional. A long fight started by Naz foundation in 2001 ended the 158-year-old controversial legal provision of colonial area, ending in the victory for the rights and social legitimacy of the LGBTQ community in India. So, what is LGBTQ and what is Section 377?
AKRIT KAPOOR
A Ray Of Hope For The Unseen - India's LGBTQ+
The 6th of September, 2018, probably the day when each and every Indian realized true freedom. The freedom to be who you are and express yourself. It was the day when the nation witnessed the diluting of the infamous Section 377. It was a landmark judgement which caused ripples all across the country as it legalized gay sex. Coming out as a part of this community is not only about sexual preferences but also reflects the right to choose one’s identity and preferences. Everyone is entitled to practice what they believe but it should not cross others’ boundaries and be enforced upon them.
joel varghese
The Transgender Persons' (Protection Of Rights) Bill 2019 Was Passed But Did That Serve The Purpose
About the Bill
Private Account
Transgender Protection Bill 2019
The Transgender Persons' (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019 was passed in the Lok Sabha in August, 2019, supposedly to provide welfare measures and guarantee rights to transgender people. But the trans community in India has strongly opposed this bill. Tell us why this bill does not actually 'protect' the community.
Rohit Luthra
Am I Really Suitable For This Prestigious Institute? - Student Team 2020
At some point or the other in the life-changing two years, every student in a B-school must have had some self-doubt or at some point or the other, you might have felt why are you even here? Are you even suitable to be a part of the prestigious institution? What should you do now that you are a part of a B-school?
Amrita Mishra
Long Road Ahead Of LGBTQ Community
India recently saw a victory of law and love. The five bench Supreme Court unanimously passed an order on IPC Section 377, making the country really free for everyone – including LGBTQ for the first time since 1861. The issue of Section 377 was first raised by NGO Naaz Foundation, which had in 2001 approached the Delhi High Court which had decriminalised sex between consenting adults of the same gender by holding the penal provision as "illegal". Moral policing often does not have a relationship with what law says or what the reality is. Changing such thought processes is an uphill task and can be achieved if it is tackled on some fronts: increase solidarity and educate masses. India is a vast and diverse country and attitudes towards this subject and experiences of LGBTI individuals vary vastly. The disparity between urban and rural India, language, caste, class and gender add further complexities to understanding this topic more fully.
Kartik Vishwakarma
Diluting 377
Section 377 is a law that was formulated and brought to action in colonial India during the period of British Raj. There has always been serious discrimination against the LGBTQ community and allegations on how they are against nature’s law were floated to make this discussion tabooed. There are instances from the Hindu mythology and scriptures on the LGBTQ practices being a part of the culture but at this modern era the people from this community are facing moral policing issues. These are the effects are false propaganda and the landmark Delhi High Court judgement has given a license for this community who were pressurised for ages. But the overall mentality of the people should change to allow inclusivity and accept the fact that this state is perfectly normal.
Moovithakkumar Vijayan
Section 377 Being Scrapped, Its Positive Effect And How Far We Yet Have To Go!
On 6th September 2018, the Delhi High Court made a historic decision by scrapping Section 377 and stating it as unconstitutional. A long fight started by Naz foundation in 2001 ended the 158-year-old controversial legal provision of colonial area, ending in the victory for the rights and social legitimacy of the LGBTQ community in India. So, what is LGBTQ and what is Section 377?
AKRIT KAPOOR
A Ray Of Hope For The Unseen - India's LGBTQ+
The 6th of September, 2018, probably the day when each and every Indian realized true freedom. The freedom to be who you are and express yourself. It was the day when the nation witnessed the diluting of the infamous Section 377. It was a landmark judgement which caused ripples all across the country as it legalized gay sex. Coming out as a part of this community is not only about sexual preferences but also reflects the right to choose one’s identity and preferences. Everyone is entitled to practice what they believe but it should not cross others’ boundaries and be enforced upon them.
joel varghese