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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Abhinay Deshpande

Breaking the glass ceiling to lead a normal life

Transcending the barriers of discrimination, inequality and frequent heckles, Asadi Alaka (30) made it to the storied portals of Indian Judiciary with grit and determination.

Unlike many people from her ilk, Alaka, who has been leading the life of a transgender since her teenage years, was overwhelmed by the feelings of femininity.

Distinguished by attire and sense of purpose, she worked her way off into the judiciary, thanks to the unstinted support extended by the District Legal Services Authority, Nizamabad.

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