India’s top court orders sweeping policy changes to protect trans workers

Justices issue fines for non-compliance, orders committee to draft new equal opportunity guidelines

Supporters and members of Transgender community participate in a Pride Parade in Guwahati.
Trans community participate in a Pride Parade in Guwahati. iStock.com/D. Talukdar

In a landmark ruling, India’s Supreme Court has ordered compensation to a transgender teacher and directed sweeping policy reforms to expand protections for trans people.