Inclusive Justice: Navigating Legal Shifts and Global Perspectives on LGBTQ Rights in India

With major ramifications derived from international agreements and human rights concepts, India has seen dramatic changes in the legal environment concerning LGBTQ rights in recent years. Legal arguments and activism for LGBTQ rights in India have been influenced by international agreements, especially the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The decision of the 2014 NALSA ruling upholding transgender people's rights also demonstrated a progressive stance informed by global human rights standards. Even if these legislative developments are encouraging, there are still issues with cultural perceptions and comprehension. International conventions' effects on rights of LGBTQ+ peoples in India are a result of the dynamic interaction of changing public attitudes, international lobbying activities, and local legislative developments. This paper seeks to effectively capture the complex interplay between these factors and recognises the continuous process of promoting equality and inclusivity for the LGBTQ population in India.