Sanwarlal S/O Ramlal v. State of Rajasthan
Case brief
What is this about?
The court granted bail to Sanwarlal, a transgender man charged with seeking money through sexual molestation. Relying on the Transgender Bill of Rights and the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, the judge observed a history of severe abuse by the accused and the victim's separation over a decade. The court directed the Sessions Court to appoint a lawyer to assist with the trial
What did the court decide?
Petitioner granted bail; Sessions Court directed to appoint a lawyer for petitioner's representation during trial.