New Delhi, March 15 Activists advocating for transgender rights have termed the proposed "Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026" as regressive, warning that it could undermine the identity, dignity, and equality of such people.
The "Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill" was introduced by Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar on Friday.
The proposed amendment has triggered criticism from members of the community, who say it deviates from the principles laid down by the Supreme Court in the landmark National Legal Services Authority vs Union of India case.
Transgender rights activist Akkai Padmashali told