Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026: SC-Appointed Panel Asks Centre for Withdrawal of Provision on Gender Self-Determination

A Supreme Court-appointed panel, led by former Delhi High Court judge Justice Asha Menon, has urged the Centre to withdraw the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, and called for broad community consultation before further changes.

Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026: India Introduces Bill in Lok Sabha to Define ‘Transgender’ Clearly

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.