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Violence Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

    Home Topics Violence Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

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    People face violence of various forms such as physical, sexual, mental or emotional violence due to their sexual orientation or identity. People who like or are sexually attracted to someone of the same gender or of both genders or a people who identify with another gender than that which was assigned to them at birth. It is important to identify this violence and reach out for help or to take action to stop the violence. This explainer is specific to the violence faced by people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. The most recent developments on the laws applicable to this topic have not been included in this explainer.

    Love and Relationships for LGBTQ+

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    Anyone above the age of 18, has the right to love and have consensual sexual relationships with anyone that they wish to irrespective of their gender. Previously, consensual sexual acts between adults
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    Facing Harassment and Violence by LGBTQ+ Persons

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    You may face harassment or violence on the basis of:Your gender identity where you are being targeted specifically for identifying differently than the gender assigned to you at birth. For example, an
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    Hurting or Injuring LGBTQ+ Persons

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    If you are subjected to any violence, where you are injured or hurt, you have a right to complain and file an FIR with the police regardless of your gender or your sexual orientation.You can complain
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    Blackmailing LGBTQ+ Persons

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    If anybody blackmails or threatens to out your identity or sexual orientation and asks for money or anything of value to maintain their silence, they are committing a crime of extortion. Even the thre
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    Locking Up LGBTQ+ Persons

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    If you are being obstructed from leaving a place or you are confined inside a particular area, for example, you are locked inside a room, then you are being detained illegally under the law. This is k
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    Online Harassment and Violence of LGBTQ+ Persons

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    Online abuse happens on various platforms on the internet - social media, chat forums, etc. When faced with online abuse, your first step should be to see what the policy of the platform where the abu
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    Sexual Violence of LGBTQ+ Persons

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    If you are facing any sexual violence or you know someone who has, you should take the following steps:Call helplines for immediate protection. Complain at the nearest police station. Sexual ViolenceI
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    Rape of LGBTQ+ Persons

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    When a man has sexual intercourse with you, without your consent, it is considered to be rape under the law. Currently, under the law, only women or transwomen can be victims of rape or sexual violenc
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    Who (LGBTQ+) can File a Complaint

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    If you are facing harassment and violence, some of the laws you can use while filing a complaint are based on your gender identity. Since there are only three recognized categories under the law which
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    Filing an FIR by LGBTQ+ Persons

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    When you go to the police station to file a complaint, the details of the complaint will be written down in an FIR (First Information Report). The FIR has to be filed by the police official and if you
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    Difficulties in filing the FIR by LGBTQ+ Persons

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    If the police officer refuses to file an FIR or harasses you because of your sexual orientation or gender identity, then you can take the steps below: Write a written complaint to the Superintendent o
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    LGBTQ+ Persons Arrested By the Police

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    When police officers want to arrest you for any crime or suspicion of any crime, they may come to your location and arrest you. While arresting you, the details of the arrest, place of arrest, time of
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    Rights While Being Arrested of LGBTQ+ Persons

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    You are not supposed to be mistreated by police officers while being arrested based on your sexual orientation or your gender identity. So it is helpful to know the 5 rights you have under the law:Ask
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    Custody Harassment by Police of LGBTQ+ Persons

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    If you are arrested, you will be in the custody of the police at the police station for 24 hours, till they take you to the nearest Magistrate (Court). They can keep you for 15 more days only if they
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    Getting Bail by LGBTQ+ Persons

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    When you are arrested, you have the right to apply for bail regardless of your gender identity or your sexual orientation. This right is dependant on the kind of crime you have been arrested for:In ca
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    Helplines for LGBTQ+ Persons

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    There are several government helplines, which help by not only giving information, but supporting you through legal processes and putting you in touch with authorities. The following list provides the
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    Getting Help and Support for LGBTQ+ Persons

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    It is important to get help and support to protect yourself while complaining about any violence, harassment or discrimination you have faced. Some of the people you can approach are:Legal SupportAppr
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    Complaining/Reporting Problems by LGBTQ+ Persons

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    LGBTQ+ Persons can complain with the following authorities:PoliceGo to Police StationYou can file an FIR at any police station or the one nearest to you. A friend or relative can also file an FIR on y
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    What are the cases in law that I can use while approaching the police?
    ResolvedAvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 1 year ago • Violence Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
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    If I have been raped but do not know the identity of my assaulter, can I still approach the police?
    ResolvedAvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 1 year ago • LGBTQ+, Violence Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
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    My family has locked me in the house because I told them I am gay. What do I do?
    ResolvedAvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 1 year ago • Violence Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
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    What does LGBTQ+ stand for?
    ResolvedAvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 1 year ago • Violence Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
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    What happens after I get arrested as an LGBTQ+ Person?
    ResolvedAvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 1 year ago • Violence Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
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    What happens after filing the FIR as an LGBTQ+ Person?
    ResolvedAvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 1 year ago • Violence Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
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    Which authority can I approach for help other than the police as an LGBTQ+ person?
    ResolvedAvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 1 year ago • Violence Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
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    What do I do if someone harasses me or blackmails me on a dating site because I am an LGBTQ+ Person?
    ResolvedAvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 1 year ago • Violence Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
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    Is it a crime to be sexually intimate with someone of the same gender?
    ResolvedAvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 1 year ago • Violence Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
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    As a queer person, who can I file a complaint against for rape or sexual violence under the law?
    ResolvedAvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 1 year ago • Violence Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
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    What does sexual orientation mean?
    ResolvedAvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 1 year ago • Violence Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
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    As a woman, can I file a complaint against another woman who sexually assaulted me?
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    As a man, can I file a complaint against another man who sexually assaulted me?
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    Can I file a complaint against a family member for rape or sexual violence?
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    What is Section 377 of Indian Penal Code?
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    What can I do if I see a transgender person being arrested or harassed on the road?
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