Rajasthan High Court sought Centre’s reply on plea challenging Transgender Amendment Act 2026. Bench led by Sanjeev Prakash Sharma issued notice, citing concerns over rights, privacy and self identification of transgender persons.
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Central government over a PIL challenging the Transgender Amendment Act, 2026. The plea argues the law violates the right to self-identified gender and fundamental rights under the Constitution.
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, which introduces major reforms in the legal recognition, protection, and treatment of transgender individuals, has received the President’s assent. With this approval, the transformative legislation has now become law.
