The Centre for Law and Policy Research (CLPR) is making strides to advance transgender rights in India. Through strategic public interest litigation, CLPR is advocating for horizontal reservations for transgender individuals, a progressive policy that enables trans individuals to secure employment without losing caste-based entitlements. This approach contrasts with vertical reservations, ensuring both gender and caste-based marginalisation are addressed. CLPR’s efforts have already seen success in the state of Karnataka, and more recently in Tamil Nadu, where the High Court has directed the government to implement horizontal reservations. This progress reflects CLPR’s pivotal role in promoting equitable employment opportunities for transgender communities across India.
