2023
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Question
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The Parliament passed Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill. Which among the following provisions of the bill was seen as contentious?
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Right to movement
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Opportunity to hold public office
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Getting a certificate of identity from District Magistrate
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Right to rent, live or otherwise occupy property
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In 2014, the Supreme Court granted legal recognition to transgender and other gender non-conforming persons in NALSA v. Union of India. In particular, it held that all persons have the constitutional right to self-identify their gender.
Detailed explanation-2: -The rules seek to recognise the identity of transgenders and prohibit discrimination in the fields of education, employment, healthcare, holding or disposing of property, holding public or private office, and access to and use of public services and benefits.
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