The Centre has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court seeking clarity on issues arising out of a 2014 judgement pertaining to the rights and status of transgenders. The matter is posted for hearing tomorrow.<br/><br/> The apex court, in its April 2014 judgement, had said transgenders should be recognised as the 'third gender' but, along with that, it had also acknowledged their right to declare themselves either male or female. <br/><br/>Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, Thaawarchand Gehlot today said this is creating difficulty in making their identity cards. According to PTI, the minister also stated that transgender persons belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are not able to access the benefits of SCs and STs. <br/><br/> He said that government, therefore filed a review petition in the court seeking clarity on the issue. He informed that ministry is close to finalise the Draft Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 2015.
News On AIR | March 3, 2016 8:24 PM
Transgender judgement: Centre files review petition in SC