Protect constitutional right to self-identification of gender identity, urge committee

The Trans Bill Protest Committee of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday demanded the immediate withdrawal of Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill and ensure the protection of the constitutional right to self-identification of gender identity.

Addressing mediapersons in Chennai, the committee said, “The amendment violates the fundamental rights guaranteed under the Indian Constitution and contradicts the Supreme Court judgment NALSA vs Union of India (2014), as well as internationally recognised healthcare standards.”