Entry #6255: LGBT discrimination in India

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RegionIndia
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusIllegal in some contexts
Start Datepast
End Datenow
DescriptionIn some contexts discrimination is illegal, while in others it’s not.
Sourceshttps://database.ilga.org/india-lgbti


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Revision History (13)

edited by Unknownmiles. Fixing status

Old Value New Value (Current)
ValueIllegalIllegal in some contexts
Start DateSep 6, 2018(NONE)
DescriptionFull discriminiation protections pending for transgender people. Sexual orientation discrimination protection through human rights institute.In some contexts discrimination is illegal, while in others it’s not.
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Full discriminiation protections pending for transgender people. Sexual orientation discrimination protection through human rights institute. In some contexts discrimination is illegal, while in others it’s not.
Sourceshttps://www.mondaq.com/india/human-rights/737300/supreme-court-recognizes-rights-of-the-lgbt-communityhttps://database.ilga.org/india-lgbti
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https://www.mondaq.com/india/human-rights/737300/supreme-court-recognizes-rights-of-the-lgbt-community https://database.ilga.org/india-lgbti

edited by chae

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Start DateAug 15, 1949Sep 6, 2018
End DateSep 5, 2018(NONE)
DescriptionFull discriminiation protections pending for transgender people. Sexual orientation discrimination protection through human rights institute. Full discrimination protection pending.Full discriminiation protections pending for transgender people. Sexual orientation discrimination protection through human rights institute.
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Full discriminiation protections pending for transgender people. Sexual orientation discrimination protection through human rights institute. Full discrimination protection pending.
Sourceshttps://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdfhttps://www.mondaq.com/india/human-rights/737300/supreme-court-recognizes-rights-of-the-lgbt-community
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https://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf https://www.mondaq.com/india/human-rights/737300/supreme-court-recognizes-rights-of-the-lgbt-community
Reports (4)
  • Status is not correct "The Supreme Court voided Section 377 stating that Section 377 violated Article 15 of Indian Constitution by interpreting "Sex" in Article 15 to include "Sexual Orientation." In essence, the State cannot discriminate based on Sexual orientation. There has been no anti-discrimination law passed to prohibit discrimination based on Sexual Orientation. "
  • Status is not correct
  • Newer law has been passed
  • Newer law has been passed "Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity was included in the Fundamental right to protection from discrimination, however, the anti-discriminatory article of the Indian Consitution applies only to the government. Private entities and public accommodation can discriminate against people. "

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ValueIllegal in some contextsIllegal

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End DateAug 19, 2018Sep 5, 2018

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End DateAug 5, 2018Aug 19, 2018

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End DateJul 17, 2018Aug 5, 2018

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DescriptionFull discriminiation protections pending for transgender people. Sexual orientation discrimination protection through human rights institute.Full discriminiation protections pending for transgender people. Sexual orientation discrimination protection through human rights institute. Full discrimination protection pending.
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Full discriminiation protections pending for transgender people. Sexual orientation discrimination protection through human rights institute. Full discrimination protection pending.

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End DateJun 26, 2018Jul 17, 2018

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ValueNo protectionsIllegal in some contexts
End DateApr 14, 2018Jun 26, 2018
DescriptionFull discriminiation protections pending for transgender people.Full discriminiation protections pending for transgender people. Sexual orientation discrimination protection through human rights institute.
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Full discriminiation protections pending for transgender people. Sexual orientation discrimination protection through human rights institute.
SourcesNohttps://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf
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No https://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf

edited by Ausyk

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ValueIllegal in some contextsNo protections
End DateMar 1, 2018Apr 14, 2018
DescriptionOnly for gender identity and expression.Full discriminiation protections pending for transgender people.
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Only for gender identity and expression. Full discriminiation protections pending for transgender people.

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End DateJan 15, 2018Mar 1, 2018

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End DateOct 9, 2017Jan 15, 2018

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Original entry
StatusIllegal in some contexts
Start DateAug 15, 1949
End DateOct 9, 2017
DescriptionOnly for gender identity and expression.
SourcesNo