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Beyond Identity: The Changing Legal Landscape for Transgender Persons in India
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Sivangi Dubey
New Law College, Bharatiya Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
The evolution of transgender rights in India showcases a intricate relationship among constitutional values, judicial activism and legislative action. The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 was legislated as a substantial shift towards legal recognition and security of transgender persons. Though, the latest introduced Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 has ignited widespread debate, disapproval and protests coast-to-coast. This Paper analyzes the hi historical background, major provisions, constitutional drawbacks and socio-legal impact of the 2026 amendment. It historical background, major provisions, constitutional drawbacks and socio-legal impact of the 2026 amendment. It further weighs whether the amendment synchronizes with liberal vision of Supreme Court in NALSA v. Union of India (2014) or represents a retrograde shift in transgender jurisprudence.
Keywords
- Transgender rights Amendment Bill
- 2026
- Constitutional Validity
Type
Research Paper
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International Journal of Law Management and Humanities, Volume 9, Issue 2, Page 1571 - 1580
DOI: https://doij.org/10.10000/IJLMH.1111677Creative Commons
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