Centre fears ‘divergence of views’ among High Courts on new transgender law; asks SC to transfer cases to itself
The Centre has requested the Supreme Court to consolidate petitions challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, to prevent differing interpretations among High Courts. Solicitor General Tishar Mehta expressed concerns that High Courts might issue conflicting rulings on the Act, which has faced criticism for its requirement of medical certification for gender recognition. The Supreme Court is already reviewing similar petitions and is expected to address the government's plea soon.
- ▪The Centre urged the Supreme Court to transfer petitions from various High Courts regarding the 2026 transgender law.
- ▪The law has been criticized for requiring medical certification for gender recognition, which some argue violates transgender rights.
- ▪Petitioners claim the amendments undermine the 2014 NALSA judgment that recognized the right to self-identity.
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The Centre urged the Supreme Court on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) to transfer petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 from about four different High Courts to the apex court.Appearing before a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Solicitor General Tishar Mehta said the High Court are returning to work from summer recess in the first week of June. SC flags ‘risk’ of misuse in transgender self-identification debateThe Supreme Court is already seized of several petitions challenging the 2026 Act, but it is is only partially working during June. Mr. Mehta, appearing for the Union government, said the High Courts may pre-empt the apex court by separately taking up the petitions before them and pass order.Mr.
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