Uttarakhand HC orders transgender name, gender updates on certificates

The Uttarakhand high court has nullified the state education board's refusal to update a transgender individual's name and gender in educational certificates. Citing the Transgender Persons Act, 2019, the court directed the board to reconsider the application and urged the state to amend outdated regulations, emphasizing the need for timely legal updates.

Uttarakhand HC orders transgender name, gender updates on certificates
The Uttarakhand high court has nullified the state education board's refusal to update a transgender individual's name and gender in educational certificates. Citing the Transgender Persons Act, 2019, the court directed the board to reconsider the application and urged the state to amend outdated regulations, emphasizing the need for timely legal updates.