A controversial amendment proposed by the Bill is to take away the right of self-determination of gender. The Bill omits ...

Amendment Bill, 2026 (Bill No. 79 of 2026), introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 13, 2026 — and now passed by the Rajya Sabha ...

Critics say the definition excludes non-binary, gender-fluid & self-identified individuals, which may limit recognition to ...

According to the Bill's Statement of Objects and Reasons, it aims to "recognise a specific class of transgender persons, who ...

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, introducing sweeping changes to the legal definition of transgender persons, tightening identity ...

The bill removes the right to self-identify one's gender—affirmed by the SC in its 2014 NALSA judgment & encoded in the 2019 ...

The 2026 Transgender Amendment Bill narrows legal recognition, sparking outrage over self-identity and equality. Explore the ...

Lok Sabha passes Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026 ...

Moving the bill for passage in the Lok Sabha, Social justice minister Virendra Kumar said it aims to ensure safety and extend ...

The bill aims to provide a "precise definition" of transgender persons, focusing on those facing severe social exclusion due ...

The Lok Sabha has cleared a key amendment to India's transgender rights law, marking a significant shift in how the community ...