India's Government Seeks to Narrow Transgender Rights Definition
The Indian government is reportedly seeking to narrow the legal definition of transgender people and remove their right to self-identify, a move described as a 'reversal' of transgender rights.
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Identity on trial: Why India's new transgender law is facing backlash
India's new Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, has sparked widespread protests by removing self-identification rights. Critics argue the law replaces individual autonomy with mandatory medical certification, contradicting previous legal precedents and the Supreme Court's NALSA judgment. Activists fear this regressive move will hinder access to essential rights and services for the transgender community.
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Government seeks to narrow legal definition of transgender people and remove right to self-identify
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