Explained: Why the new trans persons law is being challenged in court
Indian Express·2h ago·Fear
What Happened
Kerala and Delhi High Courts have admitted four petitions challenging the 2026 Transgender Persons Amendment Act. Petitioners argue the law violates fundamental rights by replacing self-identification with medical criteria controlled by the State. The law contradicts the 2014 Supreme Court NALSA judgment recognizing gender identity as personal autonomy. Critics claim it discriminates against transgender persons lacking medical certification and violates rights to equality, expression, and privacy. Courts have scheduled hearings for July 22 and April 10.
Key Entities
Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act 2026Kerala High CourtDelhi High CourtNALSA judgment 2014Chandresh JainLakshay JainPadma LakshmiSupreme CourtArticle 14Article 19Article 21Puttaswamy judgment 2017