The two advocates who represented the five original petitioners in the court and had fought the case have come out after almost a year and revealed to the International media that they are a couple
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Uber India celebrates first Valentines post decriminalization of 377
Uber India asked their followers to upload photos by giving hashtag #lovemovesforward.
Two UP women, in love for 6 years, marry after divorcing their husbands
Supreme Court of India, on 6th September 2018, decriminalised homosexuality by declaring section 377 of the Indian Penal Code as unconstitutional. However, there is no recognition of same-sex marriage or civil partnership by any law in India. On Saturday, in Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh, two women aged 24 and[Read More…]
Delhi: Woman raped by another woman, fails to lodge complaint after SC verdict on Sec-377
Days after Supreme Court’s momentous verdict of decriminalising Section 377 which deals with homosexuality as crime, a horrifying incident come forward. A 25-year-old woman in Delhi alleged that she was raped by a 19-year-old woman in Delhi, however, couldn’t file a complaint against the accused after the Supreme Court’s landmark[Read More…]
The recent gender friendly judgements of the Supreme Court of India
Doing away with colonial era Section 377 was perhaps Supreme Court’s one of the most vital judgments in ensuring belated justice to the LGBTQ community as well as affirming India’s stance as a nation that is defined by liberalism and acceptance.
Kerala gets first transgender toilet in government college
After Mysore and Bhopal, Kerala becomes the third Indian city to have a separate toilet for the transgender community. A Kerala Government college has constructed an exclusive toilet for third gender community to push to transgender rights. Toilets have always been a flashpoint for transgender rights. Earlier, the Central government[Read More…]
Is decriminalisation of Section 377 applicable to Indian armed forces?
The historic Supreme Court verdict over Section 377, which decriminalized homosexuality in India, has been hailed across the nation by most, but at the same time, has brought along many loopholes. Though the verdict pronounced by five judge bench accepted homosexuality as no crime, the Armed Forces Act governing our[Read More…]
What will be BJP’s concern on gay rights political fallout
More than the social impact of the Supreme Court’s judgment on gay rights, what will be of concern to the ruling party at the Centre is its political fallout. Hence, the eloquent silence of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the subject. For the BJP and its ideological mentor, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), any expansion[Read More…]
Section 377 verdict: Homo, hetero rejoice under sky of equality
The Supreme Court’s historic verdict on decriminalising Section 377 filled the LGBTQAI+ community with joy all over the country on Tuesday. The members of the LGBT community gathered at different places across the country to celebrate the verdict. A similar sense of joy could be felt on social media as[Read More…]
Section 377: This parents of LGBT member steps forward in pride saying ‘My son is not a criminal anymore’
The Supreme Court’s historic verdict on decriminalising Section 377 filled the LGBTQAI+ community with joy all over the country on Tuesday. The members of the LGBT community gathered at different places across the country to celebrate the verdict. A similar sense of joy could be felt on social media as[Read More…]
Section 377 verdict: Google, CCD, MTV celebrate LGBT rainbow
September 6 came out as a historic day for India and its LGBT community as the Supreme Court decriminalised the Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which considered gay sex a criminal offence. Following the momentous verdict by a five-judge bench, the entire nation stood in support. From activists[Read More…]
Section 377 verdict: Timeline of legal battle
The following is a timeline of the LGBTIQ community’s fight against the colonial era law criminalising homosexuality: 1991: AIDS Bhedbhav Virodhi Andolan (ABVA) is first to raise its voice against Section 377 of IPC. The NGO comes out with a report about ostracism faced by the LGBTIQ community. 1994: ABVA[Read More…]
Five points from Supreme Court verdict on Section 377
Supreme Court strikes down Section 377 in unanimous verdict on Thursday. CJI Dipak Misra says there is a consensus among the judgments, which means all the judges are in agreement on the criminalisation of Section 377. 1) NALSA – Rights of LGBTQ community recognized including life with dignity. In the same vein, at[Read More…]
Supreme Court hearing on Section 377 LIVE: Hearing begins in Supreme Court
#Section377: Bench rises for lunch. Will be back post 2 pm. #LGBT — Bar & Bench (@barandbench) July 10, 2018 ‘Section 377 violates right to sexuality, privacy, dignity’ Section 377 has been a point of contention in India. There have been several protests and rallies against the provision in the[Read More…]
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…]
Vicks’ bold new ad is making viewers emotional
India is hailed as the world’s largest democracy. The spirit of a democracy lies in its diverse and inclusive nature. But, intolerance and prejudice against the LGBTQ community is still prevalent. Section 377, a law which criminalises consensual sex between homosexuals, still prevails in democratic India. The draconian law, based on[Read More…]
SC refuses to hear 377 petition, CJI to decide its future
The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to examine a fresh Public Interest Litigation filed by a group of LGBT celebrities challenging the validity of penal provision incriminating gay sex. A bench headed by Justice S A Bobde ruled that the new petition will be placed before the Chief Justice of[Read More…]