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- The Supreme Court has asked the government to respond to concerns about the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act.
- Petitioners argue the new law may erase existing benefits for transgender individuals and that hormone treatment is being denied due to fear of prosecution.
- They also alleged that the national portal for transgenders has been discontinued.
- The court specifically questioned the retrospective invalidation of previously issued transgender identity cards.
What to watch next
- The government's response to the Supreme Court on the Amendment Act
- Whether the court addresses the retrospective invalidation of transgender identity cards
- Any clarification on continued access to benefits and hormone treatment
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