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- The Supreme Court orally told the Union government that the new 2026 amendment to transgender law will not automatically invalidate transgender identity cards issued under earlier legislation.
- Petitioners, including activists and community members, argue that the 2026 Act removes the right to self-perceived gender identity and goes against the court's 2014 NALSA judgment.
- A community member told the Bench that the card is central to her basic identity and daily survival, and Justice Joymalya Bagchi assured petitioners the court is concerned about their rights.
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sought more time to examine the law, citing potential confusion in succession and inheritance matters.
What to watch next
- The Union government's detailed response to the petition after seeking time to study the 2026 Act
- Whether the court issues an interim order specifically protecting the validity of existing transgender cards
- How the court reconciles the 2026 Act with its 2014 NALSA judgment on self-identified gender
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