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SC to examine plea for recognition of intersex persons as distinct class
Supreme Court notice on plea for recognition of intersex persons as a distinct class
SP
Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 18 Jul 2026 · 1 min
Key takeaways
- The Supreme Court issued notice on a petition seeking recognition of intersex persons as a distinct and identifiable class.
- The petition seeks separate statutory guidelines within six months for intersex recognition and care.
- The petition seeks a national medical protocol committee for intersex care.
What happened
The Supreme Court issued notice on a petition that asks the Union government to recognise persons born with congenital variations in sex characteristics as a distinct and identifiable class. The petition also seeks separate statutory guidelines within six months and a national medical protocol committee for intersex care.
Background and earlier position
The UPSC angle
GS2Essay
Legal recognition of intersex persons and rights-based governance
The Supreme Court's notice on a petition for intersex legal recognition raises Article 14, Article 15, and Article 21 questions on equality, non-discrimination, dignity, and bodily autonomy, along with the State's duty to design inclusive health and identity frameworks.
