Exclusion Of Transgender Persons From NCC Not Unconstitutional Under Present Law: Kerala HC Urges Legislative Amendment For Inclusivity

Anamika MJ

13 Nov 2025 3:08 PM IST

  • Exclusion Of Transgender Persons From NCC Not Unconstitutional Under Present Law: Kerala HC Urges Legislative Amendment For Inclusivity

    The Kerala High Court has held that the exclusion of transgender persons from the National Cadet Corps (NCC) does not currently violate the Constitution, as the National Cadet Corps Act, 1948, in its present form, restricts enrollment to students of the male and female sexes. The Court, however, urged the Union Government to consider amending the law to ensure inclusivity.Justice N...

    Anamika MJ

    Anamika MJ

    Anamika MJ is a Correspondent with LiveLaw, covering Kerala High Court

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