SC-appointed panel asks Centre to withdraw Transgender Bill that removes right to self-determination
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Why in news
A Supreme Court-constituted Advisory Committee led by Justice Asha Menon requested the Government of India to withdraw the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026
Background
The Advisory Committee argued that the Bill removes the right to self-determination for transgender persons. It expressed concern over provisions requiring medical institutions to report gender-affirming care and called for community consultation.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyThe Advisory Committee was led by former Delhi High Court judge Justice Asha Menon
- FactThe Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed in the Lok Sabha on March 24th
- PlaceThe Bill is scheduled for consideration in the Rajya Sabha on March 25th
- FactThe committee cited the Supreme Court's 2014 NALSA v Union of India verdict as a basis for its recommendation
For Mains
Q. Critically examine the conflict between legislative amendments and judicial precedents regarding the rights of transgender persons in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial-Legislative conflict: Tension between the 2014 NALSA verdict on self-determination and the 2026 Amendment Bill
- Privacy vs. Regulation: Concerns over mandatory reporting of gender-affirming care by medical institutions
- Procedural deficit: Lack of inclusive community consultation in drafting legislation for marginalized groups
Keywords: Self-determination · NALSA verdict · Gender-affirming care · Inclusive consultation · Judicial oversight
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