In response to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, which has incited nationwide protests, a discussion titled ‘Beyond Visibility: Understanding the Transgender Bill and its Impact’ was held at Soho House in Juhu, Mumbai. The event aimed to elucidate the law's ramifications for transgender individuals in India, particularly regarding their legal status, social attitudes, and access to medical care. Notably, the panel featured prominent trans voices, including Zainab Patel, who criticized the amendment for reversing the Supreme Court's 2014 ruling that affirmed the right to self-identification without medical prerequisites. Patel described the situation as a regression, stating, “To me, this is like going back to the ice age.” Other speakers, including Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju, emphasized the impracticality of the law's requirements for medical certification, citing a significant shortage of qualified psychiatrists in India. The event, which saw participation from allies and notable figures in the arts, highlighted a collective concern over the ambiguity and potential societal impact of the new law. Moderated by Jamini Baviskar, the discussion underscored the importance of respecting trans individuals' rights and identities.