(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.
Section 4: Recognition of identity of transgender person.
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.Central Act · Act 40 of 2019
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. |
|---|---|
| Section | 4 |
| Marginal note | Recognition of identity of transgender person. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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