India's New Transgender Law: A Step Backwards for Human Rights India has been at the forefront of transgender rights since the landmark 2014 Supreme Court ruling recognized trans people as a third gender.
However, the latest move by the Indian government to scrap self identification and introduce a certification based system for legal recognition is a concerning step back for human rights.
The amended law, which came into effect in March, has disrupted care arrangements for transgender individuals across the country. Doctors are hesitant to provide letters of recommendation, fearing prosecution.