This editorial traces a judicial turning point: recent Supreme Court and High Court decisions that press the state to convert legal recognition into real-world protections for transgender people. It explains the limits of the 2019 Act, illustrates everyday consequences through concrete examples, and offers practical, institution-level steps to make dignity more than a promise.

In a move with major implications for India’s digital economy, the Supreme Court has consolidated all High Court petitions challenging the Online Gaming Act, 2025. The Court cited the need for a "unified adjudication" to prevent inconsistent rulings and ensure regulatory certainty. This case will define how the government balances industry innovation, consumer protection, and addiction concerns within the rapidly expanding online gaming sector.

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, has been introduced to decriminalize over 350 minor offenses across central laws. The bill replaces imprisonment with monetary fines and introduces administrative adjudication to reduce judicial burden and promote ease of business.

In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court has affirmed the right of a transgender person to inherit ancestral property under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. The Court applied a purposive interpretation to the term 'son' to include transgender individuals who identify as male. This judgment gives effect to the spirit of the Supreme Court's NALSA decision, recognizing that gender identity, not biological sex at birth, is the core of the matter for civil rights.

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