MP govt issues order on gender transition request of woman constable
Synopsis
Madhya Pradesh has quietly set a precedent — for the third time in under five years, its government has approved a serving woman police constable's gender transition request. Following a Gazette notification, a notarised affidavit, psychiatric evaluation at Gandhi Medical College, and a District Medical Board recommendation, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav directed the Home Department to act, making MP one of India's most consistent states in handling such cases within the police force.
Key Takeaways
The Madhya Pradesh government issued a formal order on 15 October 2026 approving a woman constable's gender transition request.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav directed the Home Department to expedite the process.
Medical assessment was conducted at Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal ; the District Medical Board also recommended the case.
This is the third such case in MP — earlier approvals were granted in December 2021 (Niwari district) and August 2023 (Deepika Kothari, Ratlam district).
The constable's identity has not been disclosed; Police Headquarters is handling further procedural steps.
The Madhya Pradesh government has issued a formal order in the case of a serving woman police constable who applied for gender transition, following medical assessments and recommendations from the police department, according to an official statement released on Thursday, 15 October 2026. The decision marks the third such case in the state involving serving police personnel in recent years.
How the Decision Was Reached
The process was set in motion after Chief Minister Mohan Yadav directed the Home Department to complete the necessary formalities at the earliest. The constable had submitted a formal application for gender transition, following which a notification was published in the Gazette of India and a notarised affidavit was also submitted.
As part of the examination process, a medical assessment was conducted at Gandhi Medical College in Bhopal. The Professor and Head of the Department of Psychiatry subsequently submitted a medical report, and the District Medical Board also recommended the case. The Police Headquarters in Bhopal then forwarded the matter to the state government along with its recommendation for a final decision.
What the Government Said
'Chief Minister Mohan Yadav had directed the Home Department to complete the necessary action at the earliest regarding the process of granting permission in the case,' the official statement noted. It added: 'Following the Chief Minister's directions, the Home Department has issued an order. Further action as per the rules is being taken by the Police Headquarters.'
The statement did not disclose the constable's identity or specify the exact terms of the order, citing administrative procedure.
Madhya Pradesh's Record on Similar Cases
This is not the first time Madhya Pradesh has handled such a request from within the police force. In December 2021, the state government reportedly permitted a woman constable posted in Niwari district to undergo gender transition. A second case followed in August 2023, when permission was granted to Deepika Kothari, a woman constable posted in Ratlam district. Both earlier cases involved administrative scrutiny and medical assessments before a decision was taken — a process that has now been repeated in the present case.
What Happens Next
The Police Headquarters is currently handling further procedural steps in accordance with applicable service rules. The department's approach — combining a Gazette notification, a notarised affidavit, psychiatric evaluation, and a District Medical Board recommendation — appears to have become the established administrative framework for such requests in the state. The constable's case is expected to move forward once all formalities are completed.
Point of View
Using a consistent administrative template. The process — Gazette notification, notarised affidavit, psychiatric evaluation, District Medical Board recommendation — suggests the state has effectively institutionalised a pathway, even without a dedicated statutory framework. What remains missing is transparency; the constable's identity and the exact terms of the order have been withheld each time. As other states grapple with how to handle such requests under existing service rules, MP's model — however quietly implemented — is one of the few operational examples India has.
NationPress
15 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What order did the Madhya Pradesh government issue regarding the woman constable?
The Madhya Pradesh Home Department issued an order approving a serving woman police constable's request for gender transition, following medical assessments and a recommendation from the Police Headquarters. The constable's identity and the exact terms of the order were not disclosed in the official statement.
What process did the constable have to follow to get approval?
The constable submitted a formal application, after which a notification was published in the Gazette of India and a notarised affidavit was submitted. A medical assessment was conducted at Gandhi Medical College in Bhopal, and the District Medical Board also recommended the case before Police Headquarters forwarded it to the state government.
Is this the first such case in Madhya Pradesh?
No. This is the third such case in the state. In December 2021, a woman constable in Niwari district was reportedly permitted to undergo gender transition, and in August 2023, permission was granted to Deepika Kothari, a constable in Ratlam district.
Who directed the Home Department to act on the case?
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav directed the Home Department to complete the necessary formalities at the earliest. Following his direction, the department issued the formal order, with the Police Headquarters now handling further steps.
What happens next after the order is issued?
The Police Headquarters in Bhopal is handling further procedural steps in accordance with applicable service rules. The administrative process is expected to conclude once all formalities are completed.
