Calcutta High Court Directs Authorities To Consider Applicant's Transgender Identity Card For Passport Application

Srinjoy Das

23 Jun 2025 4:05 PM IST

  • Calcutta High Court Directs Authorities To Consider Applicants Transgender Identity Card For Passport Application

    In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court has directed the Regional Passport Office, Kolkata to consider the petitioner's application for a new passport along with her transgender identification card.Justice Amrita Sinha held: "The petitioner shall take steps in accordance with law for the purpose of obtaining the passport. The transgender identity card of the petitioner shall be...

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