The Indian media’s focus on the "secrecy” around the gender of the baby misses the memo on how gender works

LGBTQ groups are concerned that this goes against the “spirit of the law” and could eventually lead to legislation against trans people.

The current passport rules require a person to produce a certificate of gender reaffirming surgery -- violating the Supreme Court's landmark judgement.

“As far as prisons are concerned, the person concerned should have the right to decide where he or she wants to be inside the prison."

Distorted portrayals of trans realities from a stereotypical and heteronormative gaze only embolden existing transphobia.

There is a “need to prevent” gender affirmative surgeries by medical professionals who are “not trained or well-equipped.”

The teachers’ manual may cause students “psychological trauma” by talking about gender neutral policies, a complaint said.

Over 50 years, barriers to healthcare and social support have kept high mortality risks in transpersons relatively unchanged.

“The state needs to frame a protocol for conducting such surgeries and also put in place an ethics committee..." an official said.

The notification also require recruiters to provide a separate column for applicants to identify as "others," apart from male or female.

Gendered bathrooms haven't always been the safest places for trans people, but a separate facility may not be the answer.

Since the update, 42 individuals have identified as transgender in their submission.