Section 12 of The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. View Chapter 5

Right of residence


   (1)  No child shall be separated from parents or immediate family on the ground of being a transgender, except on an order of a competent court, in the interest of such child.

   (2)  Every transgender person shall have—

       (a)  a right to reside in the household where parent or immediate family members reside;

       (b)  a right not to be excluded from such household or any part thereof; and

       (c)  a right to enjoy and use the facilities of such household in a non-discriminatory manner.

   (3)  Where any parent or a member of his immediate family is unable to take care of a transgender, the competent court shall by an order direct such person to be placed in rehabilitation centre.