NATIONAL LEGAL SER.AUTH. vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court recognized the transgender community as a third gender, holding that non-recognition violates Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized that every individual has the right to self-identify their gender, and the state must provide equal protection and rights to all citizens, including the transgender community. The judgment mandates that the government must take steps to ensure the rights of transgender individuals are upheld and that they are not discriminated against in various aspects of life, including employment and access to public services.