Karnal, April 11 -- Citing the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2029, while hearing a case of denial of recognition to a school run by a transgender, the Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) observed that the state must take steps to secure full and effective participation of transgender persons and their inclusion in society.

The HHRC made these observations during a hearing on April 2 on a complaint filed by Aditi Sharma, a transgender from Karnal, with a pending recognition for the school by the education department.

The commission while seeking a report by May 2, said that the government can introduce exceptions in the rules to facilitate improved educations and self-employment opportunities for transgender persons....