[1][2][3][4] Moreover, the court also held that because transgender people were treated as socially and economically backward classes, they will be granted reservations in admissions to educational institutions and jobs.

The National Legal Services Authority of India (NALSA) was the primary petitioner.

It had been constituted with the primary objective of providing free legal aid services to the disadvantaged sections of Indian society.

[6] Justice Radhakrishnan had functioned as a Standing Counsel for a number of educational and social organizations and held appointments in the High Courts of Kerala, Jammu and Kashmir and Gujarat before his elevation to the Supreme Court.

The Court has directed Centre and State Governments to grant legal recognition of gender identity whether it be male, female or third-gender: The Court notes that these declarations are to be read in light of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Expert Committee Report on issues relating to transgender individuals.