Reports

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026: What can State Governments Do?

How can State Governments use their executive powers to recognise and protect transgender rights in their States in light of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026.

QUERY

A Framework for the Periodic Review of Legislation to Assess Quality, Effectiveness, and Relevance

Illustration of a winding workflow or decision-making process. A white curved path connects several icons: a document with a pen, a judge with a gavel, multiple checklist boards marked with blue dots, speech bubbles representing discussion, a lightbulb for ideas, documents flowing into buildings and people, a computer chip or network symbol, and a raised hand holding a protest sign. Blue circular markers appear along the path, suggesting stages in a process or timeline.

Procedure in Practice

This report examines key procedural reforms under the BNSS through practitioner perspectives. It highlights the gap between legislative intent and on-ground implementation, and identifies structural challenges in criminal justice reform.