The Supreme Court will hear challenges to the Transgender Persons Amendment Act on August 17. The court expressed concern for transgender individuals with existing identity cards. Petitioners highlighted practical issues and potential disruptions from the new law. The government requested time to file its response to the petitions. The court will examine complex legal questions including succession rights.

The Supreme Court will hear challenges to the Transgender Persons Amendment Act on August 17. The court expressed concern for transgender individuals with existing identity…

Supreme Court affirms that new transgender law cannot revoke existing rights, protecting ID cards issued under previous legislation.