The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 marks a significant shift in India’s transgender rights framework. From moving away from self-identification to introducing certification processes, the amendment raises critical questions around autonomy, access to legal identity, and the scope of legal protections.
As concerns emerge from activists, community members, and even the judiciary, this briefing unpacks what these changes mean, and what they could signal for the future of rights, dignity, and inclusion.