Supreme Court Refuses Transgender Act Stay
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, while seeking responses from the Centre, States and Union Territories on petitions challenging the law’s constitutional validity.
Supreme Court On Transgender Amendment Act
A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the court was not inclined to stay the operation of the amended law at this stage.
The matter will now be listed before a three-judge Bench for further hearing. The petitions have challenged changes made to the legal framework governing recognition, rights and protection of transgender persons.
Centre And States Asked To Respond
The Supreme Court issued notice to the Union government, States and Union Territories on the petitions. The petitioners have argued that the amended law affects the right to self-identified gender and raises concerns over equality, dignity and privacy.
The government’s response will be important in determining how the court examines the validity of the amendments.
Transgender Rights Law Under Challenge
The Transgender Persons Amendment Act, 2026 has drawn criticism from activists and legal experts for replacing self-perceived gender identity with a certification process involving medical assessment.
The challenge is expected to focus on whether the amended law is consistent with constitutional protections and earlier Supreme Court rulings on gender identity. The case will now proceed before a larger Bench.
