The PIL contended that people of the transgender community feel uncomfortable using washrooms that are built for males and females, and that the same was violative of their right to privacy. They are also prone to sexual harassment because of lack of third gender toilets, it was submitted.
The petition also stated that there are many transgender persons who have not disclosed their identity due to social stigma, and are deprived of basic health facilities, resulting in their contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and other severe health issues.
“The transgenders, male and female, feel uncomfortable and hesitate when the third gender uses the washrooms which are made for male and female. So as a human, every individual deserves a safe and healthy environment while utilising washrooms for their basic necessities. When the third gender uses the washrooms made for male and female, then their Right to Privacy is violated,” the petition said.
It was the case of the petitioner that the absence of gender-neutral toilets goes against the judgments of the Supreme Court in NALSA v. Union of India and Navtej Singh Johar v. Ministry of Law.
“Centre and state govt should take proper measures to provide medical care to transgenders ill hospitals and also provide them separate public toilets and other facilities,” the petition said.
Source: Barandbench
