Supreme Court questions how new transgender law could nullify existing ID cards
India's Supreme Court asked the government how the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act might invalidate ID cards issued under the earlier law.
A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, sought clarification on whether the recent amendment will be applied retroactively. Senior counsel argued that the change threatens benefits for transgender people, including access to hormone therapy, and could render existing identity cards void. They also highlighted that the national transgender portal has been shut down, cutting off many services.
Why it matters
The ruling could determine whether transgender Indians retain legal recognition and access to vital medical care.
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