Rajasthan HC Issues Notice On Plea Against Circular Classifying Transgender Persons As OBCs, Seeks Implementation Of Horizontal Reservation

The Rajasthan High Court addressed the issue of transgenders' reservation in the OBC (Other Backward Classes) list in the state. The case involved a petition challenging the exclusion of transgenders from the OBC list and seeking appropriate reservations for this community. The court deliberated on the constitutional protections for transgender rights and the state's obligation to ensure fair representation. The ruling directed the state to review its policies and make necessary amendments to ensure transgender individuals received adequate representation in government schemes.