Sunil Babu Pant v. Government of Nepal
- Case
- Sunil Babu Pant v. Government of Nepal
- Court
- Supreme Court of Nepal
- Year
- 2007
- Area
- Equality / Non-discrimination
- Related article
- 18
- Summary
Petition by the Blue Diamond Society sought recognition and protection for LGBTI people. The Court directed the government to identify gender on the basis of self-feeling, recognise a third-gender category and study same-sex partnership — a globally cited equality decision.
- Holding
Sexual and gender minorities are natural persons entitled to the full protection of fundamental rights; the State must legally recognise a third gender ("other") and end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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