The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Madras High Court questions State on providing horizontal reservation for transgender persons in government jobs
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Mohamed Imranullah S.
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The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to clarify its stance on implementing horizontal reservation for transgender persons in government jobs. The court cited the Karnataka government's model as a potential precedent for ensuring equitable access to civil services.
The Madras High Court, on Wednesday (July 15, 2026), granted time till August 4 for the Tamil Nadu government to spell out whether it intends to provide horizontal reservation of one or two per cent for transgender candidates in all civil services and government jobs.
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