Reddy & Reddy Law Firm
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A boutique law firm based in Pune, rendering services pan India. Established in 2010 Reddy & Reddy has become one of the fastest growing Law Firms in the city.
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, is now law. It makes significant changes to how transgender identity is legally recognised in India.
The 2019 Act allowed self-declaration before the District Magistrate for a certificate of identity. This is now replaced with a medical board process. A board headed by a Chief Medical Officer evaluates the applicant, and the DM issues a certificate only after their recommendation.
The amendment also narrows the definition of who qualifies as transgender and introduces penalties, including life imprisonment, for compelling a person to present as transgender.
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In 2014, the Supreme Court in NALSA v. Union of India held that self-identification of gender is a fundamental right. Critics argue the 2026 amendment directly contradicts this by reintroducing medical gatekeeping. Members of the National Council for Transgender Persons have resigned in protest.
The Rajasthan High Court has already observed that the law cannot dilute constitutional guarantees. Constitutional challenges are expected.
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Reddy And Reddy Law Firm, 3, Neelkanth Apartments, Gokhale Road, Model Colony
Pune
411016
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| Monday | 9am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 7pm |
| Friday | 9am - 7pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 7pm |
