Perception of Eunuchs Towards the Entitlement of Their Legal Protection by Supreme Court of Pakistan.

The main objective of the research was to explore the perception of Eunuchs regarding the legal protection of their rights that Supreme Court has given to them. Research technique used was qualitative in nature. By using convenient sampling technique 12 eunuchs and 3 gurus from Dhok Khaba and Murree road Rawalpindi were included in the study in order to get their perspective regarding the decision. The tool used for the study was semi-structured interviews guideline and interviews were conducted. The Supreme Court of Pakistan in its landmark decision has given Eunuchs the basic human rights, like health, education; identification and security, to name a few. The Action of the Supreme Court of Pakistan has resulted in a verdict that make it obligatory for the Government to entrust the basic human rights to this marginalized section of the society. Result of the study was based on thematic analyses of the interviews conducted. The study has revealed that the eunuchs have very low social status in the society. Their deprivation is grounded in their non-recognition as a separate gendered human being beyond the malefemale dichotomy. Majority of them have to face rejection from their families and are discriminated right from the beginning. The research has indicated that in fact, after Supreme Court Action there has been some change in the society's attitude towards them, yet they still face difficulties in getting access to these facilities. Eunuchs as citizens, and a part of society's diversity, have citizenship rights that need to be protected. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]