The Kerala High Court has held that transgender students cannot be enrolled in any National Cadet Corps divisions because the existing National Cadet Corps Act, 1948, does not recognise their inclusion under the present legal framework.
Uttarakhand: Today, 27th Feb, The Uttarakhand High Court discussed the increasing acceptance of live-in relationships while also noting that they might not be fully accepted in Indian society. The Court observed that the new Uniform Civil Code (UCC) law seeks to adjust to these changes while safeguarding the rights of women and children born from such relationships.
A 28-year-old transgender man approached the Kerala High Court after a private hospital refused to preserve his eggs. Assigned female at birth, he now identifies as male and wishes to preserve his reproductive options before undergoing hormone therapy. The case raises crucial questions about reproductive rights for transgender individuals. The court’s decision could set an important precedent for gender-affirming healthcare in India.
A man petitioned the Delhi High Court today (22nd Oct) for a medical examination of his wife, claiming she concealed her transgender identity, leading to emotional distress and legal complications. He argues that the rights of both spouses in marriage are interdependent, and seeks to avoid maintenance and domestic violence allegations based on her gender status.
The Supreme Court today has sought the Central Government’s response on a PIL challenging the exclusion of single unmarried women and transgender persons from the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021. Justice Nagarathna emphasized the need to handle this case separately, as it addresses specific issues for transgender and single women. Dr. Aqsa Shaikh argues that the exclusion violates constitutional rights.
The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu Government to provide horizontal reservation for transgender individuals in the state. This decision came after a petition from a transgender nurse challenging the classification of transgender identity as a caste under the Most Backward Class category. The Court emphasized the need to recognize transgender identity as a gender identity and implement horizontal reservation within 12 weeks.