The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.
Section 12. Right of residence.
(1) No child shall be separated from parents or immediate family on the ground of being a transgender, except on an order of a competent court, in the interest of such child.
(2) Every transgender person shall have---
(a) a right to reside in the household where parent or immediate family members reside;
(b) a right not to be excluded from such household or any part thereof; and
(c) a right to enjoy and use the facilities of such household in a non-discriminatory manner.
(3) Where any parent or a member of his immediate family is unable to take care of a transgender, the competent court shall by an order direct such person to be placed in rehabilitation centre.
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