Prelims: Current events of national and international importance | Polity and Governance
Why in News?
Recently, The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha.
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Provision |
2019 Act |
2026 Amendment Bill |
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Definition – Transgender Person |
Broad: anyone whose gender does not match birth‑assigned gender; includes trans‑man, trans‑woman, intersex variations, genderqueer, socio‑cultural identities. |
Narrow: socio‑cultural identities (hijra, kinner, aravani, jogta, eunuch) + congenital intersex variations; excludes sexual orientation, self‑perceived identities, trans‑man/woman, genderqueer. |
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Appropriate Government |
Defined for Central, State, local authorities. |
Clarified: Central Govt, State Govt, UT Administrator under Art. 239. |
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Authority |
Not specified. |
Introduces medical board headed by Chief/Deputy Medical Officer. |
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Recognition of Identity |
Right to self‑perceived gender identity. |
Removes self‑perceived identity; DM issues certificate after medical board recommendation; allows name change in official documents. |
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Change in Gender |
Revised certificate optional (“may” apply). |
Mandatory application (“shall” apply); medical institutions must furnish details of surgery to DM. |
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National Council |
Representatives of States/UTs by rotation. |
Director‑level representatives, one each from 5 regions. |
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Offences & Penalties |
General offences → 6 months–2 years + fine. |
Expanded offences: abduction, mutilation, forced identity, servitude → punishments up to life imprisonment + heavy fines. |
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Financial Memorandum |
Not highlighted. |
No recurring/non‑recurring expenditure from Consolidated Fund. |
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Delegated Legislation |
Rules for application and revised certificate. |
Adds rules for medical institutions furnishing surgery details. |
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