'Unconstitutional', 'assault on dignity of trans people': Why the Telangana Eunuchs Act was struck down

Pointing out that the law “criminalises the entire transgender community”, a bench of the Telangana High Court struck down the law. They also directed the govt regarding welfare measures and reservation for the community.

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