SHORT ANSWER:
The rights of transgender persons in India are protected under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.
DETAILS:
- The Act prohibits discrimination against transgender persons in various areas including education, employment, and healthcare.
- It provides for the right to self-identification of gender.
- It mandates the establishment of a National Council for Transgender Persons.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Violation of the rights of transgender persons can lead to penalties, including imprisonment and fines.
SOURCE:
- Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
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