Many landmark judgements of the top court led up to the Sept 6 ruling to decriminalise Sec. 377. The task now is to build a more inclusive society.
23 Dec 2018 12:05 AM
As we open our minds and embrace our differences, let’s examines the concept of gender fluidity in a modern context.
28 Oct 2018 5:36 AM
Jaitley also questioned court’s judgment on adultery and allowing women in Sabarimala.
07 Oct 2018 12:38 AM
Lawyers and judges have in the past weighed into the discussion on constitutional morality with great vigour.
04 Oct 2018 6:20 AM
The law, which held a patriarchal control over a woman’s body, also raised the questions on the dignity of women.
03 Oct 2018 12:04 AM
It stands to reason that a consequence of jailing the man may make the offended woman’s lot worse in getting maintenance, etc.
28 Sep 2018 12:25 AM
A 40-year-old woman from Kollam had filed a plea, alleging that her 24-year-old partner from had been illegally confined by her family.
26 Sep 2018 9:20 AM
The five-judge bench in the Navtej Singh Johar case did just that: it decriminalised homosexuality in India.
18 Sep 2018 12:04 AM
On September 6, the Supreme Court ruled that gay sex between consenting adults is not a crime saying sexual orientation is natural.
17 Sep 2018 5:49 PM
I feel the SC’s decision regarding Section 377 is historic to say the least, and it was long overdue: Ayushmann Khurrana
15 Sep 2018 12:06 AM
The preceding point may be supported by drawing attention to another, largely ignored issued.
12 Sep 2018 12:08 AM
The Aruna Shanbaug case led to a change in euthanasia laws of the country.
10 Sep 2018 10:39 AM
In the National Capital 183 cases were registered under Section 377 while in Maharashtra 170 such cases were lodged by the police.
10 Sep 2018 1:06 AM
Events have been moving in this direction for nearly a decade.
10 Sep 2018 12:55 AM
It is only a physiological variation that occurs in a very small percentage of the population, says Arvind Datar.
09 Sep 2018 7:07 AM
A century before Turing, the great English author Oscar Wilde was also convicted for the crime of being a homosexual.
09 Sep 2018 7:02 AM
Senior government source said country was “deeply divided” on gay marriage, and government would challenge any move to legalise it.
08 Sep 2018 10:19 AM
'This judgement is absolutely wrong. I think those who are celebrating this judgement are shameless,' he added.
07 Sep 2018 12:47 PM
The LGBT community would want to rightly press on with the logical implications, leading to issues of gay marriage, adoption and inheritance.
07 Sep 2018 7:03 AM
Pavan Dhall, an activist who has been a part of the queer movement for two decades, said the feeling was sinking in.
07 Sep 2018 2:27 AM