Srinagar, Feb. 27 -- The J&K government has informed the High Court that no reservation is earmarked for the transgender community in the Union Territory, and decided to file a statement by oath on the matter.
The court is hearing since 2017 two public interest petitions advocating for the rights and welfare of transgender individuals, citing the Supreme Court's National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India & Ors judgment.
The government advocate submitted through virtual mode before a two judge bench comprising Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan and Justice M A Chowdhary "till date and as per the instructions received from the concerned authorities, there is not any reservation earmarked for the transgender community".
The lawyer sought ...