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Christianity and Islam both have clear demarcations of right and wrong. Hinduism does not. Hold on to that.
29 Oct 2018 5:57 AM
The Supreme Court has also brought relief to the gay community by striking down the provisions of the obnoxious colonial-era Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code which criminalised consensual homosexual acts between adults.

Why ‘constitutional morality’ is vital, and matters to us all

Lawyers and judges have in the past weighed into the discussion on constitutional morality with great vigour.
04 Oct 2018 1:47 AM
The government’s plea in the SC that it has “no view of its own” on decriminalising homosexuality is a sham. Image: AP

Approach culture wars with caution

There are strong reasons for the Supreme Court to leave the culture wars to the legislative and executive branches of government.
19 Sep 2018 3:33 AM
Neither psychiatry nor medical science had yet detected hormones determining sexual orientation. But gay activity was not worn on sleeves, even though it had acquired social acquiescence. (Representational Images)

Is smutty ‘gay love’ poetry now kosher?

The motto for love life in the days of latter Mughals could well have been borrowed from ancient Greece.
15 Sep 2018 1:56 AM
Sanyal (Left) with his partner Ankit Andulkar says revealing that while growing up was not easy, things are sure to look better now. (Source—Facebook: Debendra Nath Sanyal)

Supreme Court brings joy to gays

The decriminalisation of the gay law has brought to end centuries of infamy and social isolation suffered by the gay community.
15 Sep 2018 1:47 AM
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Landmark ruling ends gay sex ban

History owes an apology to LGBT community: Judge.
07 Sep 2018 5:40 AM
With the Supreme Court order on Thursday, there will be relief from the law and order machinery but at societal level it will be a long struggle for acceptance.

Homosexuals more prone to depression, anxiety

Homosexuality is not a mental health disorder but due to the stigma, acceptance is a major issue.
07 Sep 2018 1:20 AM
Picture shows Menaka Guruswamy and Arundhati Katju.

Every LGBT is full citizen: Menaka Guruswamy

The court consolidated its appreciation and understanding of India as a constitutional democracy. 
07 Sep 2018 1:10 AM
LGBT rights activists celebrate the Supreme Court ruling that legalised same sex relationships at Lamakaan in Hyderabad on Thursday. (Image: Deepak Deshpande)

Social stigma unexplored facet of Section 377

The SC declared homosexuality is a natural phenomenon and is not a mental disorder.
07 Sep 2018 1:07 AM
On its official Twitter handle, the Congress said, "We join the people of India & the  LGBTIA+ community in their victory over prejudice. (Representational image)

Congress hails top court ruling; RSS says it agrees with verdict

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the age-old colonial law was an anachronism in today’s modern times.
07 Sep 2018 12:54 AM
(Photo: AP | Representational)

Sexuality and Criminality

In fact, the incidence of criminal acts perpetrated by heterosexuals out numbers that committed by homosexuals.
25 Jul 2018 12:56 AM
Elton John is one of the artists who is openly homosexual.

Tragically, it is still shame to be gay: Elton John

"Too often LGBT people are tolerated rather than accepted, let alone embraced," said John.
30 Jul 2017 5:51 PM
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Judge rules against couple in China's first same-sex case

Homosexuality goes against the spirit of laws of the people's republic of China.
13 Apr 2016 12:01 PM
Congress leader Shashi Thraoor. (Photo: PTI)

Lok Sabha rejects Shashi Tharoor’s bill on homosexuality

It is second time that Shashi Tharoor tabled the Bill.
12 Mar 2016 1:53 AM
Congress leader Shashi Thraoor. (Photo: PTI)

Tharoor's bill to decriminalise homosexuality defeated in LS

Tharoor's private member bill sought to amend Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code.
11 Mar 2016 5:07 PM

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