Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026: Key Changes Proposed
Why in the news
The Union Government brought an amendment Bill in Lok Sabha more than ten years after the NALSA verdict.
Background
NALSA v. Union of India (2014) treated self-determination of gender identity as a fundamental right under personal liberty (Article 21). It also said no medical procedure such as SRS should be compulsory for legal recognition.
Key changes proposed
| Area | Proposed change |
|---|---|
| Self-identification | Section 4(2) deleted |
| Definition | Focus on socio-cultural identities (hijra, kinner, aravani) and intersex variations; excludes pure self-perception and different sexual orientations |
| Certification | Earlier a self-declaration affidavit; now District Magistrate certifies after a medical board recommends |
| Authority | Medical board led by Chief Medical Officer verifies identity |
| SRS | Those undergoing SRS must seek revised certificate; institutions report SRS details |
| Name change | Only for those fitting the revised definition |
Exam angle
- Act amended: 2019 Act; provision deleted: Section 4(2).
- Landmark case: NALSA v. Union of India (2014).