India, April 7 -- The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the Maharashtra government to file its response within two weeks to a petition challenging the exclusion of transgender persons from state policies and recruitment processes, particularly in the police force.

The plea, filed against the Union of India and the State of Maharashtra, highlights the absence of reservations and recognition for transgender candidates in the 2022-23 Maharashtra State Police recruitment drive. It seeks enforcement of constitutional rights and the implementation of inclusive policies in education, employment, and housing.

Filed through advocates Hemant Ghadigaonkar, Sandesh More, and Hitendra Gandhi, the petition also calls for disciplinary action aga...