How India's new transgender law wrongs a right
A new Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by Parliament, is criticized for undermining constitutional rights and Supreme Court judgments. The law redefines 'transgender persons,' removing self-determination and potentially excluding many individuals, including gender queer persons. Critics argue it attacks privacy and dignity, disregarding years of progress and stakeholder consultations.
A new Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by Parliament, is criticized for undermining constitutional rights and Supreme Court judgments. The law redefines 'transgender persons,' removing self-determination and potentially excluding many individuals, including gender queer persons. Critics argue it attacks privacy and dignity, disregarding years of progress and stakeholder consultations.
