Jane Kaushik vs Union Of India

insc-2026-129 Supreme Court of India 6 February 2026 • WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1405 OF 2023 • 2 min read
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Case Significance

Jane Kaushik vs Union Of India is a Supreme Court of India decision dated February 6, 2026 (citation: insc-2026-129). The Amicus Curiae sought inclusion of a new member in an Advisory Committee on transgender rights formed by the Court. The Court appointed Ms. Aparna Mehrotra as an additional member while retaining the original member Ms. Nithya Rajshekhar despite her departure from the Centre for Law and Policy Research. The bench comprised Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan. The judgment was delivered by Justice J.B. Pardiwala. Counsel appearing: Jayna Kothari (amicus curiae).

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Summary

The Amicus Curiae sought inclusion of a new member in an Advisory Committee on transgender rights formed by the Court. The Court appointed Ms. Aparna Mehrotra as an additional member while retaining the original member Ms. Nithya Rajshekhar despite her departure from the Centre for Law and Policy Research.

What was the outcome of Jane Kaushik vs Union Of India?

The Amicus Curiae sought inclusion of a new member in an Advisory Committee on transgender rights formed by the Court. The Court appointed Ms. Aparna Mehrotra as an additional member while retaining t...

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2026-129)