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In National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) v. Union of India (2014), the Supreme Court recognized transgender persons as a ______ gender and affirmed their right to self-identify their gender.

  1. binary
  2. third
  3. temporary
  4. conditional

Answer: third

NALSA judgment (2014): Landmark transgender rights case: (a) Recognized transgender persons as 'third gender' under Articles 14, 15, 19, 21, (b) Affirmed right to self-identify gender without medical/surgical intervention, (c) Directed: (i) Reservation in education/employment, (ii) Separate facilities in public spaces, (iii) Legal recognition of gender identity, (d) Led to Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 (with criticisms on certificate requirement). Foundation for gender justice jurisprudence; balances identity recognition with implementation challenges.

Topic LGBTQ+ Rights - Transgender Recognition
Exam Relevance Transgender rights case frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams
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