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Supreme Court to hear challenges to Transgender Persons Rights Amendment Act in 2026
Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
Centre and states must explain the Act’s impact
The Supreme Court has agreed to review pleas challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, enacted in 2026. The bench has directed the Centre, states, and Union territories to respond to the concerns raised against the law, issuing official notifications to ensure the matter moves forward for hearing.
- SC agrees to hear appeals against the 2026 amendment Act
- Centre, states, and Union territories have been asked to respond
- Court issued notifications as the matter heads for review
- Hearing will focus on challenges to the Act’s implementation
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