August 6, 2026
How can state governments protect transgender rights?
The 2026 amendment narrows legal protections for transgender people. But state governments still have the power to safeguard their rights in practice.
Pragya Singh is a senior resident fellow in the legal design and regulation team at Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy. Previously, Pragya served as a legal assistant with the Government of Chhattisgarh, focusing on regulatory compliance, legislative drafting, policy research, and government contracts. She holds a BA LLB (Hons) from Hidayatullah National Law University and an LLM in Constitutional Law from National Law University Odisha.
Gender, governance, and urban rights
Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy