Abstract

The idea of gender justice is not a novel concept in the modern world. The moral rules and standards of society frequently shape an individual's identity. However, those who want to contradict these with their character traits, sexual orientations, and tendencies are frequently rejected, shunned, and labelled as the "other.". To be specific the transgender people are subjected to utter discrimination and are deprived of their fundamental human rights as a third gender. However, countries around the world laid down specific provisions and laws to eradicate the concept of gender inequality between men, women, and the third gender in socio-economic, political, legal, and another aspect of life. The research paper seeks to analyse the issues and challenges that the third gender in society faces especially in case of same sex marriages as well as to critically evaluate and examine the legal position on gender equality. Transgender rights have received a lot of attention as a result of the Supreme Court's pro-active action in the NALSA verdict; this topic will be covered in more detail in the research paper that follows. This research paper aims to shed light on the murky world of suffering and discrimination this community has been relegated to in India by highlighting the historical growth of the transgender population and making an effort to systematically analyse their positions in jurisdictions across the globe. Major issues continue affect this segment of society, despite certain beneficial advances that have helped to raise awareness and recognition of their suffering.

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