SC: How can transgender ID cards be rendered invalid?
The Supreme Court of India has requested a government response regarding petitions that claim the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act invalidates existing identity cards and restricts access to hormone therapy. Petitioners argue the new law creates barriers to healthcare and administrative benefits.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing legal struggle for transgender rights and the potential for administrative changes to negatively impact marginalized communities.
NEW DELHI: SC Monday sought govt's response on pleas alleging Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, attempts to erase benefits accruing to transgenders under the old law and impinge on their right to receive hormone treatment for bringing their bodies in sync with self-identified genders.A bench of CJI Surya Kant, and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana asked if the amendments are to be implemented prospectively, how could…
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