Kerala's Landmark Move: Bar Council Approves Reservation of Seats for Transgender Law Students

Nov 06, 2025 09:35 pm CST

The Bar Council of India has granted interim approval to Kerala's groundbreaking proposal reserving two supernumerary seats for transgender students in all state law colleges, following a High Court directive. This initiative, stemming from a transgender woman's petition after being denied admission despite qualifying, represents a significant advancement in implementing the Transgender Persons Act and ensuring equal educational access for the transgender community in legal education.