SIDDHARTH MRIDUL, J.

“Go not to the temple to put flowers

upon the feet of God,

First fill your own house with the

Fragrance of love and kindness.

Go not to the temple to light candles

before the altar of God,

First remove the darkness of sin,

pride and ego,

From your heart…..

Go not to the temple to bow down

your head in prayer,

First learn to bow in humility before

your fellowmen.

And apologise to those you have

wronged.

Go not to the temple to pray on

bended knees,

First bend down to lift someone who is down-trodden.

And strengthen the young ones.

Not crush them.

Go not to the temple to ask for forgiveness for your sins,

First forgive from your heart those

who have hurt……”

- Rabindranath Tagore

1. Shivani is a brave-heart.

2. The present petition highlights and brings to the fore the socio-economic marginalization and exclusion of those whose behaviour is considered “inappropriate” by society. It clearly demonstrates that those who do not conform, render themselves vulnerable to harassment and violence not just by the Police but also by society that ridicules them. Transgenders have long lived on the fringes of society, often in poverty, ostracised severely, because of their gender identity.