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Kerala High Court Supports Transgender Hormone Therapy Amid Legal Challenges

4/10/2026

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The Kerala High Court allowed two transgender individuals to continue hormone replacement therapy and granted interim relief amid challenges to the 2026 Amendment Bill.
The petitions contend the amendment contradicts the Supreme Court's 2014 NALSA judgment by removing self-identification and requiring medical certification.
The petitioners reported that hospitals halted their treatments after the amendment.
The Court stated treatment should continue until resolution.
The next hearing is scheduled for June.

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The Kerala High Court allowed two transgender individuals to continue hormone replacement therapy and granted interim relief amid challenges to the 2026 Amendment Bill.
The petitions contend the amendment contradicts the Supreme Court's 2014 NALSA judgment by removing self-identification and requiring medical certification.
The petitioners reported that hospitals halted their treatments after the amendment.
The Court stated treatment should continue until resolution.
The next hearing is scheduled for June.