IndiaThe Supreme Court of India has requested responses from the central government and states regarding a petition seeking legal recognition of intersex individuals as a distinct class. The petition, filed by advocate Shamshravish Rein, argues that intersex people—those born with congenital variations in sex characteristics—are a biologically distinct group deserving of specific protections and affirmative measures. The petitioner calls for the creation of a national committee to develop medical protocols for intersex care and a ban on non-essential surgeries on intersex infants and children. The case highlights concerns over forced medical interventions, social exclusion, and legal barriers faced by intersex individuals, citing constitutional rights to equality, non-discrimination, and dignity. The petition emphasizes that intersex individuals are not anomalies but full citizens requiring legal acknowledgment and protection.
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