Jun 18, 2011
Transgender held for begging set free by court
http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=local&newsid=245831 🔗 [Link: mangalorean.com/news.php/] 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.
