Law & Order
The Allahabad High Court has held that transgender persons cannot claim a legal right to extract gifts or money through the traditional practice of “badhai” or “neg”. The court said such customary collection cannot be legitimised as an enforceable legal right. Allahabad High Court On Badhai Collection The Lucknow Bench made the observation while dealing […]
National
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has strongly criticised the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, calling it a deeply regressive proposal and warning that it could weaken rights linked to gender identity, privacy and dignity. His remarks have added momentum to the growing opposition from lawmakers and activists who say the proposed changes depart […]