The Madras High Court directed Tamil Nadu to frame a rehabilitation plan ensuring self-employment, sustainable livelihood, and meaningful inclusion for transgender persons. It observed that “Transgenders are also children of god,” urging dignity, respect, and stronger social acceptance.
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, was introduced in the Lok Sabha to clearly define ‘transgender’, create graded penalties for offences, and ensure proper identification, stronger protection, and fair access to legal rights for intended beneficiaries.
