In which year the Supreme Court of India passed the Judgement for treating Transgenders as ‘Third Gender’?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 2014.

The Supreme Court of India passed the landmark judgment on April 15, 2014, in the case of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) v. Union of India. In this judgment, the Supreme Court recognized transgender people as the "third gender" and affirmed their fundamental rights under the Indian Constitution.

Key Points of the Judgment:

• Legal Recognition: Transgender persons were granted legal recognition as the third gender, separate from male and female.
• Fundamental Rights: It upheld the right of transgender individuals to self-identify their gender and directed the government to treat them as socially and economically backward classes for the purposes of affirmative action.
• Equality and Non-Discrimination: The court emphasized that transgender individuals have equal rights and are entitled to protection under Articles 14 (Equality before Law), 15 (Prohibition of Discrimination), and 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) of the Constitution.

Directions to the Government:

• Provide reservations in education and employment.
• Ensure social welfare measures.
• Create public awareness to reduce stigma.

Additional Information:

• The judgment was a historic step toward ensuring dignity, equality, and rights for the transgender community in India.
• It was followed by the enactment of The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, which aimed to provide further legal protections and welfare measures for transgender individuals.