The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026

On 25th March 2026, the Parliament passed Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026.

  • It seeks to amend the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.

Proposed Changes

Removal of Right to Self-Perceived Gender Identity

  • It proposes deleting Section 4(2) of the 2019 Act, which recognises a person’s right to self-perceived gender identity.

Redefinition of Transgender Person:

  • The Bill narrows the definition to include:
    • Socio-cultural identities such as hijra, kinner, aravani, jogta, eunuch.
    • Persons with intersex variations.
    • Individuals with congenital biological variations in sexual characteristics.
  • It excludes persons identifying solely based on self-perceived gender identity or gender fluidity.

Recognition of Transgender ....

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