
Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 Receives President's Nod
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 has received presidential assent, becoming law.
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The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 has received presidential assent, becoming law.
India's Lok Sabha passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, which defines transgender individuals in a way that excludes those with different sexual orientations or self-perceived identities, drawing opposition.

Lawmakers, activists, and members of India's queer community are protesting and organizing gatherings to demand the recall of the controversial Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, accusing the government of trying to snatch rights.