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6:30 PM

Launch of Rohin Bhatt’s New Book and Panel Discussion

Book launch and Panel Discussion|About LGBTQIA+ Policies and Legal Frameworks

  • Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Auditorium, Chennai

  • English
  • All are welcome

Launch of Rohin Bhatt’s New Book and Panel Discussion on LGBTQIA ©Goethe-Institut Chennai

Prakriti Foundation, in collaboration with Goethe-Institut Chennai, is thrilled to announce the launch of The Urban Elite v. Union of India: The Unfulfilled Constitutional Promise of Marriage (In)Equality, the latest work by Rohin Bhatt—a practicing lawyer and prominent voice for queer rights in India. The event will feature a panel discussion on LGBTQIA+ policies and evolving legal frameworks, with the author joined by panelists Adv. Kanmani R, a trans woman and advocate, and Dr. L. Ramakrishnan, public health professional and community advocate.

About the Book: The Urban Elite v. Union of India delves into the personal and professional experiences of a queer lawyer navigating India’s legal landscape, offering insights into the fight for marriage equality and the broader struggle for LGBTQIA+ rights in India.

About the Author: Rohin Bhatt, a queer, non-binary lawyer practicing in the Supreme Court, is known for their advocacy for LGBTQIA+ rights. Bhatt holds a Master’s in Bioethics from Harvard Medical School and has written for leading platforms including The Leaflet, The Hindu, and The Guardian.

About the Panelists:
Dr. L. Ramakrishnan (he/they), with SAATHII and Orinam, focuses on public health and community advocacy.
Kanmani R (she/her), a transgender advocate, works on policies for health, education, and housing for gender and sexual minorities.

Join us for an insightful discussion on the intersections of law, policy, and queer rights in India.