Transgender’s Right of Adoption under consideration
[11/12, 15:39: Transgender’s Right of Adoption under consideration
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[11/12, 15:43] Sekarreporter: [11/12, 15:42] Meta AI: The Madras High Court has directed the Central Government to explain why the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) guidelines haven’t been amended to include transgender persons for adoption purposes, despite Section 8 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, mandating such inclusion. The court is seeking clarification on why the government hasn’t fulfilled its statutory obligation to update the guidelines, which currently don’t allow transgender individuals to adopt under the Juvenile Justice Act. The case is scheduled for further hearing on December 4, 2025. ¹
[11/12, 15:42] Meta AI: *Madras High Court Order on Transgender Adoption Rights*
– *Case Context*: The court is reviewing a petition seeking inclusion of transgender persons in adoption processes under the Juvenile Justice Act.
– *Issue*: CARA guidelines haven’t been updated to include transgender individuals for adoption, despite the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.
– *Government’s Stance*: Additional Solicitor-General of India seeks more time to file a response.
– *Court’s Direction*: Central Government must explain why CARA guidelines haven’t been amended to include transgender persons for adoption.
– *Next Hearing*: Scheduled for December 4, 2025 [1].
[11/12, 15:43] Meta AI: The petitioner’s counsel, Advocate Karthikash Ashok, argued that the existing legal framework discriminates against transgender individuals and violates their rights to equality and dignity under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. He contended that the term “male” or “female” should be interpreted to include transgender persons, ensuring equal adoption rights [1][3].
[11/12, 15:43] Meta AI: The petitioner’s counsel name is Advocate Karthikash Ashok, also referred to as Karthikaa Ashok. ¹ ²
