MCD Elections: AAP’s Transgender Candidate Bobby Kinnar Wins from Sultanpuri A
Bobby Kinnar was AAP's candidate from Sultanpuri 43 A ward of Sultanpur Majra Assembly, and won by defeating the Congress candidate Varuna Dhaka by 6714 votes.
Delhi
LA Beauté & Style: A New Transgender Run Salon in Delhi Aims to Change Not Just Appearances, But Also Lives
The salon will provide its services to everyone but will be run and managed by transgender people only.
Instituto Cervantes Delhi to Host Online LGTBI+ Short Film Series
During the month of July, the Vimeo channel of Instituto Cervantes, in collaboration with the film distributor Marvin & Wayne and Gaylaxy, will host eight different stories by eight filmmakers
Plea Filed in Delhi HC Challenging Mandatory Sex-Change Certificate for Passport Reissuance to Trans Person
Lasya Kahli Singh, a trans woman, has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court against the insistence of a sex-reassignment certificate by the passport office to issue her a passport with her desired name and gender
“No one Dying for Lack of Marriage Certificates”, Centre on same-sex Marriage Law in Delhi HC
The Central government opposed urgent hearing of petitions seeking recognition of same-sex marriages in India
“Marriage Between Man and Woman,” Says Indian Govt as it Opposes Legalising Same-Sex Marriages
Govt said that marriage is a sacred institution and can only be between a biological man and a biological woman, and that sexual relationships between two same-sex partners cannot be granted the same status.
Rainbow Lit Fest’s ‘Digital & One’ witnesses over 50 Authors, Activists, Filmmakers on One Platform
Over two days, Digital & One saw over 50 leading authors, poets, activists, scholars, filmmakers, artists, performers, and business leaders discussing a variety of topics.
Delhi’s Rainbow Lit Fest Goes Digital This Year
Being held over the weekend of December 5 & 6, the event will see the coming together of over 50 leading authors, poets, activists, scholars, filmmakers, artists, performers and business leaders to discuss a variety of topics
Delhi HC seeks Centre’s Reply to Same-Sex Marriage Petition, Urges Govt to take Favourable view
The Delhi High Court has sought the views of Indian Government in response to two petitions regarding recognition of same-sex marriages in India under the Special Marriages Act and the Foreign Marriage Act (FMA)
Two New Petitions in Delhi High Court Seek Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages in India
Two new petitions have been filed before the Delhi High Court by a lesbian and a gay couple, seeking recognition of their relationship under the Special Marriage Act and the Foreign Marriage Act respectively.
In Court, Govt Opposes Legalising Same-Sex Marriage, Says ‘Our Culture and Law Do Not Recognise It’
The Govt of India today opposed a petition seeking recognition of same-sex marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act 1954, telling the Delhi High Court that "Our culture and law don't recognize the concept of same-sex marriages".
Delhi HC to hear Petition seeking Recognition of Same-Sex Marriage under Hindu Marriage Act today
The PIL states that Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act does not distinguish between a homosexual and heterosexual couple, and hence homosexual couples should also be recognised under the Act.