Harassment & threats
Workplace, education, housing, family or public-space concerns may be documented and referred to the appropriate authority.
DIGNITY • EQUALITY • SAFETY
LGBTQI+ Inclusion & Safety
AURA CLARION welcomes people seeking awareness, support and lawful referral concerning discrimination, harassment, violence, exclusion or denial of services.
ISSUES WE CAN RECEIVE
What can you approach AURA CLARION about?
We receive concerns for listening, general awareness, documentation support and responsible referral. The competent authority or qualified professional decides the legal or clinical outcome.
| Issue / concern | Relevant law, route or forum | How AURA CLARION can help |
|---|---|---|
| Discrimination or denial of services | Applicable constitutional, statutory, institutional or sector-specific remedies | Rights-awareness support and referral. |
| Harassment, threats or violence | Police/emergency services and other competent legal or support channels | Safety-first guidance and referral. |
| Workplace or educational exclusion | Institutional grievance mechanisms and applicable employment/education law | Information on lawful institutional pathways and professional referral. |
| Identity-related dignity and inclusion concerns | Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 where applicable, plus other relevant law | Confidential, non-judgmental listening and referral consistent with applicable law. |
WHAT WE HANDLE
Concerns may include
Transgender discrimination
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 prohibits discrimination in specified areas and contains offences and penalties, including protections against physical, sexual, verbal, emotional and economic abuse.
Violence & coercion
Immediate danger should be reported to police/emergency services. AURA can assist with information and referral after safety is addressed.
Privacy & dignity
We discourage outing, publication of identity, doxxing or disclosure of sensitive information without a lawful basis or appropriate consent.
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Which protections may apply?
Transgender Persons Act, 2019
Includes prohibition of discrimination, inclusive education, vocational training, healthcare and offences/penalties for specified harms.
Official India Code →Constitutional equality & dignity
Equality, non-discrimination, liberty and dignity principles inform lawful remedies. Specific remedies depend on the facts and forum.
Criminal law
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 applies to offences within its scope. AURA does not classify conduct conclusively; the competent authority determines applicable offences.
BNS — India Code →Important distinction: Indian law does not currently operate through one single comprehensive statute covering every LGBTQI+ discrimination scenario. The applicable legal route depends on the person's identity, the conduct, location, institution, evidence and forum.