Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:06pm on 25 Mar 2026,Wednesday India
Parliament has passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, introducing significant changes to the 2019 law. The legislation redefines “transgender persons,” narrowing its scope and removing the earlier provision for self-perceived gender identity. It introduces a mandatory medical verification process, requiring certification by a medical board and approval from a district magistrate. The government says the changes aim to ensure targeted welfare delivery and prevent misuse. However, opposition leaders and activists have criticised the move as regressive, arguing it undermines dignity, privacy, and rights guaranteed by the Supreme Court’s landmark NALSA judgment on gender self-identification. (PC: The Hindu)
