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In which one of the following cases did the Supreme Court of India recognize "Transgender persons" to be persons of "Third-gender"?
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In which one of the following cases did the Supreme Court of India recognize "Transgender persons" to be persons of "Third-gender"?

A.

National Legal Services Authority Vs Union of India

B.

NALSAR University Hyderabad Vs Union of India

C.

State Legal Services Authority Vs Union of India

D.

Suresh Kumar Kaushal Vs Naz Foundation

Correct option is A


In the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) vs Union of India (2014) case, the Supreme Court recognized transgender persons as a third gender and affirmed their Fundamental Rights under the Constitution, particularly under Article 14 (Equality before Law) and Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty).
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The Court in NALSA declared that transgender persons are entitled to self-identify their gender and have the right to equal treatment under the law, thereby officially recognizing them as the third gender.
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· Option (b): NALSAR University Hyderabad did not have a case related to transgender rights.
· Option (c): This option is not related to transgender rights recognition.
· Option (d): Suresh Kumar Kaushal vs Naz Foundation dealt with Section 377 of the IPC regarding homosexuality, not transgender identity.

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