A plea by Women’s Declaration International India on the Transgender Amendment Act’s impact on women’s statutory protections was heard by the Supreme Court; the SG said the concerns will be met in the Centre’s reply in the pending batch.
Gender-Based Notification Of Delhi Teaching Posts: the Supreme Court asks the Delhi Government and DSSSB to explain the male-female split and how transgender candidates will be included.
The Kerala High Court has directed the State to disburse the unpaid balance of post-surgery aid to a transgender petitioner within two months, closing a writ petition over a 2018 government order. Ernakulam: The Kerala High Court has disposed of a writ petition by a transgender person with a direction to the Director of the […]
The Supreme Court issued notice on Centre’s plea seeking transfer of petitions challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 from various High Courts. The Court stayed proceedings and indicated it may hear the constitutional challenge.
The Union Government told the Supreme Court Of India that it has moved petitions to shift all cases pending before different High Courts. These matters question the constitutionality of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026.
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 Rajasthan High Court has deleted its own critical remarks on the transgender rights amendment bill, saying they were added by mistake. The Court clarified that paragraphs from its March verdict were unintended and have now been removed.
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.
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.
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.
