National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India [Writ Petition (Civil) No. 400 of 2012]

The Supreme Court of India’s judgment on 14 April 2014 recognised the constitutional rights of transgender people under articles 14 (equality before law), 15 (prohibition of discrimination), 16 (equality of opportunity), 19(1)(a) (freedom of expression) and 21 (rights to life and personal liberty).