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Ms. Joyita Mondal

Judge - Lok Adalat , West Bengal

Chapter: Kolkata | Member

Joyita Mondal, the first Bengali transgender woman to serve on a civil court judicial panel, hails from West Bengal, India. Despite facing discrimination in her youth, she persevered, obtaining a law degree while advocating for transgender rights. Mondal founded Dinajpur Notun Alo, an organization aiding her community. As a Lok Adalat judge, she champions social justice, tackling issues like loan recovery and supporting HIV-positive elderly individuals.

Career

Judge

Lok Adalat


Jul 2017 - Present

Associations

Welfare and Development of Transgender Community (2017)


Member of the Transgender Community

HIV Positive and forming patients' Welfare Committee (2017)


Member