The Apex Court in his ruling said on Thursday that, “Sexual orientation is an essential attribute of privacy. Discrimination against an individual on the basis of sexual orientation is deeply offensive to the dignity and self-worth of the individual.” The Supreme Court along with guaranteeing the right to privacy as[Read More…]
Tag: Queer rights
Transgenders unlikely to be spared from Sec 377 of IPC
In India, transgenders are unlikely to be spared from the ambit of the law criminalising homosexuality, contrary to the recommendation of a parliamentary panel, reported TOI. Sources said the legality of Section 377 of IPC, which makes homosexuality a crime, is pending before the Supreme Court, a reason why the[Read More…]
Australians to hold national vote for legalizing same-sex marriage
Australia may soon legalize same-sex marriage by the end of this year as the government announced an attempt to hold a national vote on the issue. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull told reporters on Tuesday he would “give all Australians a say” on whether same-sex marriage should be legal. “I’ll be[Read More…]