Prisons in Meghalaya are all set to have separate enclosures for transgender inmates with the State Assembly passing the Meghalaya Prison and Correctional Services Bill, 2026. The bill, which was tabled by Deputy Chief Minister S Dhar, provides for a distinct prison regimen for transgender prisoners, recognizing their specific needs within correctional institutions. Under the legislation, separate enclosures or wards for transgender prisoners, including both trans men and trans women, may be provided as prescribed under the rules. The Bill further states that transgender prisoners may be given access to specific healthcare and psycho-social care services. It also provides that transgender inmates may be allowed access to correctional programmers and activities. An official said the new law seeks to modernize prison administration in the state, align it with contemporary correctional standards and ensure safety, dignity and rehabilitation of all inmates.
Meghalaya jails to set up separate wards for transgender inmates
