India, June 15 -- The Supreme Court on Monday stayed further proceedings before four high courts hearing challenges to the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, while issuing notice on the Union government's plea seeking transfer of all such cases to the apex court to avoid conflicting rulings on the legislation.

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana passed the order on transfer petitions filed by the Centre, which has argued that identical constitutional questions arising from the 2026 amendment are already pending before the Supreme Court and should be adjudicated by a single forum.

"Further proceedings before high courts shall remain st...