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. #India #Protection #sparked_widespread #Persons #facing_backlash #Transgender_Persons #Amendment_Act #backlash_India #widespread_protests #removing_self-identification
President urged not to grant assent to transgender bill Over 140 legal professionals and activists have urged President Murmu to reject the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026. They argue the bill, passed hastily, violates constitutional rights by removing the right to self-perceived gender identity and introducing a medical board for identity certificates, potentially excluding marginalized transgender individuals from essential protections. #President_Murmu #President #Persons #Amendment_Bill #Transgender_Persons #legal_professionals #President_urged #urged_President #grant_assent #Amendment
Justice remains 'inaccessible' for 'Persons with Disabilities', says NCPEDP study A new report reveals significant hurdles for persons with disabilities in accessing India's justice system. Inaccessible police stations, a lack of trained personnel like sign language interpreters, and inadequate legal aid are major concerns. Many PwDs remain unaware of their rights, facing infrastructural and attitudinal barriers when seeking help from law enforcement. #NCPEDP_study #accessing_India #India_justice #justice_system #Persons #Disabilities #report_reveals #reveals_significant #significant_hurdles #NCPEDP
