Beoncy Laishram, Northeast India's first transgender doctor, secured a Manipur High Court victory, affirming her right to update academic certificates to reflect her female identity. The court mandated authorities to reissue certificates within a month, citing the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. This ruling allows Beoncy to pursue her medical career without identity concerns.
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