Change in transgender law cannot take away rights already given, Supreme Court tells Centre
The petitioners, representing members of the community, urged the court to prevent authorities from cancelling transgender ID cards
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Transgender Rights SC Case
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SC: How can transgender ID cards be rendered invalid?
The Supreme Court has sought the government's response regarding the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act. Concerns were raised that the new law might erase existing benefits for transgender individuals. Senior advocates reported that hormone treatment is being denied due to fear of prosecution. They also alleged the discontinuation of the national portal for transgenders. The court questioned the retrospective invalidation of previously issued transgender identity cards.
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