During British rule, the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871 marginalized the community, effectively criminalizing their existence. Much of the modern-day stigma stems from these colonial-era laws and the erosion of their traditional social status. 2. Legal Landmarks: The NALSA Judgment
The court officially recognized "transgender" as a third gender, affirming that the fundamental rights granted by the Indian Constitution apply equally to them.
The narrative is slowly shifting as transgender Indians achieve success in various professional fields:
