Transgender ID cards will remain valid till pleas against new law decided: Centre tells SC

The Centre assured the Supreme Court that transgender identity cards issued earlier will remain valid. This assurance comes after petitions challenged the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026. The government stated it will file its response to the petitions soon. The court will hear the pleas for final hearing after three weeks. This decision aims to protect rights already accrued to transgender individuals.