Supreme Court Refuses to Stay Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Central government and all States regarding petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026.

A Bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi declined to grant an interim stay on the legislation, which replaces self-identification with mandatory medical evaluation.

Petitioners, represented by Senior Advocate AM Singhvi, argued the law nullifies the NALSA judgment and halts ongoing gender-affirming treatments.

Conversely, the Solicitor General maintained the Act prevents forceful gender changes. The matter will now be heard by a three-judge Bench.

[Laxmi Narayan Tripathi & Ors. v. UOI]