Bill to provide precise definition of 'transgender' introduced in LS
New Delhi (PTI): A bill seeking to provide a precise definition of the term "transgender" and provide graded punishments that reflect the gravity of the harm inflicted upon such persons was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Friday.
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill was introduced by Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Virendra Kumar.
It notes that it is imperative to give a precise definition for proper and definitive identification and protection of transgender persons, to whom the benefits of the present law must reach.
The protection and benefits that are provided under the present law are vast in nature, and therefore, care has to be taken that "such identification cannot be extended based on any acquirable characteristics or personal choice or claimed self-perceived identity of an individual".
The Bill also contains provisions for "designation of an authority" which will have the option to seek "expert advice" if required.
The draft law also seeks to empower transgender persons to make consequential changes in official documents.
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Bike skids on ragi spread on road, lorry crushes grandfather and granddaughter in Ballari
BALLARI: A grandfather and his teenage granddaughter were killed in a tragic accident after their motorcycle skidded on ragi spread on the road and a container lorry ran over them on National Highway 50 near Kyasanakere in Kudligi taluk of Ballari district.
The deceased have been identified as Ishwarappa (55) and his 14-year-old granddaughter Srushti.
According to a report by Asianet News, Srushti was a resident of Karnar Hatti village and was studying in Class 8 at the Morarji Desai Residential School in Kudligi town.
Police said the accident occurred when Ishwarappa was taking his granddaughter back home on his motorcycle after her annual examinations.
While travelling along the Kyasanakere stretch of the highway, the motorcycle reportedly lost control after running over ragi that had been spread on the road to dry. Both riders fell onto the road.
At that moment, a container lorry bearing a Tamil Nadu registration number, which was coming from behind, ran over them.
Both Ishwarappa and Srushti sustained severe injuries and died on the spot.
Kudligi police have registered a case in this regard.
