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Title: Transgender held for begging set free by court
Post by: Shana A on June 18, 2011, 10:38:22 AM
Jun 18, 2011    
Transgender held for begging set free by court

http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=local&newsid=245831 (http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=local&newsid=245831)   

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) After months of detention at a beggars' home, a transgender caught seeking alms in south Delhi was allowed to walk free after the intervention of a Delhi court.

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The court said that the transgender had a right to lead a life of dignity and earn a livelihood.

"The appellant undisputedly is a transgender and it is a hard fact that in our society, transgenders are being shunned even today," said Judge Chawla.