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Anti-discrimination legislation in India is a complex and multifaceted issue, and it requires the efforts of a range of actors working together to address it effectively. The Constitution of India guarantees the right to equality and prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, and place of birth (Article 14-18). In addition, India has a number of laws and policies that aim to address discrimination and promote equality, including:

# The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955: This Act prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, and place of birth. It also establishes the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes to protect the rights of these groups and ensure their social and economic upliftment.

# The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989: This Act aims to prevent atrocities and discrimination against scheduled castes and scheduled tribes, and provides for special courts to try cases under this Act.

# The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995: This Act prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities and promotes their inclusion in all spheres of life. It also establishes a National Commission for Persons with Disabilities to protect and promote the rights of this group.

# The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013: This Act prohibits sexual harassment of women at the workplace and provides for the constitution of internal complaint committees to address such complaints.

# The Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 2014: This Bill, which is yet to be passed by Parliament, aims to protect the rights of transgender persons and ensure their inclusion in all spheres of life.

Despite the existence of these laws and policies, discrimination and inequality continue to be pervasive in India, and there is a need for more effective implementation and enforcement of these measures. In addition, there is a need for further measures to address discrimination on grounds such as sexual orientation and gender identity, which are not explicitly covered by existing laws.

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