Karnataka High Court permits two transgender persons to continue hormone replacement therapy
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Summary
The petitioners complain that the doctors at the private hospital, where they have been undergoing treatment, have declined to continue it due to a recent amendment made to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026.
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Type Legislation
Source The Hindu - National
Published Saturday, 9 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
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Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right