LGBTQ+ 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 Trans community participate in a Pride Parade in Guwahati. iStock.com/D. Talukdar Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Friday 31 October 2025 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. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... LGBTQ+ Haryana’s new draft transgender protection rules Disputes Ban on trans woman’s toilet access illegal, Japan’s top court rules Discrimination Spa staffer sues Hershey for religious bias after refusing to escort trans guest LGBTQ+ Buffalo Wild Wings restroom suit a warning against playing “gender police”