State Asked to Clarify Stand on Horizontal Reservation for Transgender, Intersex Community: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has issued a direction to the Tamil Nadu State Government to take a clear decision regarding the provision of horizontal reservation for transgender and intersex persons in public employment and educational institutions. Justice N Anand Venkatesh emphasized that a firm policy decision is necessary so that transgender and intersex persons do not have to approach the Court repeatedly seeking reservation benefits. Reference to earlier judicial pronouncements…