Karnataka HC restrains use of 'strip and search' in transgender survey
Karnataka HC restrains use of 'strip and search' in transgender survey
Karnataka High Court has prohibited officials from using strip searches during the ongoing transgender survey. The court stressed that participation must be voluntary and all collected data must remain confidential. A petition argued the survey violated transgender rights and constitutional provisions, leading to this interim order. The government must now file objections.
Karnataka High Court has prohibited officials from using strip searches during the ongoing transgender survey. The court stressed that participation must be voluntary and all collected data must remain confidential. A petition argued the survey violated transgender rights and constitutional provisions, leading to this interim order. The government must now file objections.