Section 4 of The transgender persons (protection of rights) act, 2019.
- (1)A transgender person shall have a right to be recognised as such, in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
- (2)A person recognised as transgender under sub-section (1) shall have a right to self-perceived gender identity.
Summary
- It grants a transgender person the formal right to be recognized as a transgender person.
- This recognition of identity must be done in accordance with the processes set up under this Act.
- It establishes the foundational legal basis for a person's gender identity to be formally acknowledged by the state and other authorities.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does a transgender person have a legal right to recognition under Section 4 of the Transgender Persons Act?
Yes, Section 4 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 explicitly guarantees that a transgender person has a right to be recognized as such in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
2. Which section of the Transgender Persons Act of 2019 provides the right to identity recognition?
Section 4 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 is the section that establishes a transgender person's right to be recognized.
3. Is the right to gender identity recognition under Section 4 absolute or subject to the Act's rules?
Under Section 4 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, the right to be recognized as a transgender person must be exercised in accordance with the provisions and procedures laid out in the Act.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 4 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, what fundamental right is explicitly granted to a transgender person?
Q2.Under Section 4 of the Transgender Persons Act of 2019, how must the right to recognition as a transgender person be exercised?
Q3.Under Section 4 of the Indian Transgender Persons Act, 2019, who holds the right to be recognized under this specific provision?
Q4.Under Section 4 of the Transgender Persons Protection of Rights Act, the right to be recognized as a transgender person must be in accordance with the Act, which includes the definition under Section 2. Based on both Section 2 and Section 4 of the Transgender Persons Protection of Rights Act, which of the following individuals would NOT be entitled to this right of recognition?