Rajasthan High Court Amends Transgender Reservation Order, Retains 3% Benefit

• Rajasthan High Court removes 'harsh remarks' from its March 30, 2026 judgment on transgender reservation.
• The division bench of Justices Arun Monga and Yogendra Kumar Purohit made the amendment, simplifying the 'Epilogue' language.
• The court clarified that the core directive of 3% additional marks for transgender individuals in jobs and education remains unchanged.
• Petitioner Ganga Kumari had challenged the state's notification placing transgenders only in the OBC category, leading to the 3% weightage order.
• The old judgment copy will be preserved in Part 'D' of the record, and the new amended order will be uploaded to the High Court's website.

Key Questions Answered

How will the 3% reservation impact transgender employment?

The Rajasthan High Court has upheld the order to provide 3% additional weightage to transgender individuals in education and employment.

What changes will Rajasthan government make for transgender rights?

The Rajasthan High Court has ordered that transgender individuals will receive 3% additional weightage in selection and admission processes for state government institutions.