Section 377
Verdict to eliminate stigma, says United Nations
A five-judge Constitution bench issued the verdict on a bunch of petitions filed to scrap Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Everyone has the right to live a dignified life, says Soli Sorabjee
Grover, who was appearing for one of the petitioners in the case, said the judgment has come on the expected lines.
Emotional moment for us, say activists
There were ‘multiple goosebump moments’ during the verdict, said Delta app creator Ishaan Sethi.
Step towards tolerant society: Congress
The constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra termed the part of Section 377 as irrational, indefensible and manifestly arbitrary.
Gay sex not a crime in India: Supreme Court decriminalises Section 377
Strikes down parts of Section 377, which criminalised consensual homosexual acts.
Mumbai’s LGBTQI community takes victory lap of freedom
Few took this moment to come out of the closet on social media.
Landmark SC order: Gay sex not a crime
Same-sex relationships had been badly affected by rigid and systematic discrimination with gays also subjected to police harassment.
Love becomes legal
Supreme Court repeals Section 377 and Bollywood celebrities hail the historic judgement.
Homosexuality not a crime but same-sex marriage 'unnatural': RSS
RSS said, 'These relationships are not natural, so we do not support this kind of relationship.'
Country gets its oxygen back: Karan Johar, B-town lauds SC decriminalising Sec 377
The Supreme Court in its landmark judgement abolished Section 377.