Centre tells SC old transgender IDs remain valid pending case outcome
- The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court old transgender identity cards would remain valid pending petition outcomes.
- The court is hearing 15 petitions challenging the 2026 amendment for removing the right to self-identify gender.
- Advocates raised concerns over cancelled cards, disrupted medical services and welfare benefits for transgender persons.
- Chief Justice Surya Kant's bench fixed the petitions for final hearing in three weeks pending the Centre's reply.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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