"The proposed legislation would omit any individual with 'self-perceived gender identities' from the current definition of 'transgender person,' determining trans identity only through a state-mandated medical board of 'experts.'"
"Activists and lawmakers opposing the bill argue it runs counter to a landmark 2014 Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the right of transgender people to self-identify."
"Additional provisions include a requirement for trans people and healthcare providers to notify the government after a gender-affirming surgery, and a mandate to punish those who impose a transgender identity against an individual's will."
India's ruling party proposed legislation that restricts the definition of transgender individuals to those recognized by a state-mandated medical board. This move contradicts a 2014 Supreme Court ruling affirming the right to self-identify. The new law excludes self-perceived gender identities and includes provisions for mandatory reporting of gender-affirming surgeries. It also imposes severe penalties for coercing individuals into unwanted gender identities. The amendment must pass through Parliament and may face further debate before becoming law.
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