Supreme Court expands transgender employment access, limits writ jurisdiction over cooperatives, and clarifies voting rights as statutory, not fundamental.
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (13 APRIL 2026)
SUPREME COURT RELIEF FOR TRANSGENDER CANDIDATE IN TEACHING JOBS
Case Name:Jane Kaushik v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court of India allowed a transgender candidate to apply for teaching posts under the transgender category, even where vacancies were marked only for male or female applicants. The Court recognised systemic exclusion and ensured interim relief, reinforcing that recruitment frameworks must accommodate gender identity beyond binary classifications.
Legal Provisions:
- Article 14 - Equality before law
- Article 21 - Right to dignity and identity
- Transgender Persons Act, 2019
- NALSA Judgment Principles
- Anti-discrimination in employment
Source: Supreme Court of India
COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES NOT 'STATE' UNDER ARTICLE 12
Case Name:Ram Chandra Choudhary & Ors. v. Roop Nagar Dugdh Utpadak Sahakari Samiti Limited and Others
The Supreme Court of India held that district milk unions, functioning as cooperative societies, do not qualify as "State" under Article 12. Consequently, their internal election processes cannot be challenged through writ jurisdiction, reaffirming limits on judicial intervention in autonomous cooperative institutions.
Legal Provisions:
- Article 12 - Definition of State
- Article 226 - Writ Jurisdiction
- Cooperative Societies Law
- Autonomy of Institutions
- Judicial Review Limitations
Source: Supreme Court of India
RIGHT TO VOTE AND CONTEST NOT FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
Overview:Supreme Court Ruling on Electoral Rights
The Supreme Court of India reiterated that the right to vote and contest elections is a statutory right, not a fundamental one. It clarified that such rights are governed by legislation and can be regulated or restricted by law, reinforcing the distinction between constitutional guarantees and electoral entitlements.
Legal Provisions:
- Article 326 - Elections based on adult suffrage
- Representation of the People Act, 1950 & 1951
- Statutory vs Fundamental Rights Doctrine
- Election Law Framework
- Judicial Precedents on Voting Rights
Source:Supreme Court of India
Also Read : DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (04 APRIL 2026)