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Prominent Gay Personalities File Writ Petition Against Section 377 in Supreme Court

June 28, 2016

A writ petition has been filed against Section 377 in the Supreme Court by eminent LGBT personalities of India, who have argued that Section 377 violates their right to life.

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Pakistani Cleric Issues Fatwa Allowing Transgender Marriages

June 27, 2016

An Islamic scholar belonging to the Barelvi school of thought issued a religious decree (fatwa) allowing transmen and transwomen to marry

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27 Foreign Diplomats Come Together and Pledge Support for LGBTI Rights, Say Pressure to Change Section 377 Must Come From Within

June 18, 2016

Foreign missions of 26 countries and the European Union came together in New Delhi to reaffirm their commitment to LGBTI rights

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Punish Homosexuals poster by islamic party

Muslim Party in Madurai Again Puts Up Poster Demanding Death Sentence for Gays

June 15, 2016

Indian National League (INL), a Muslim party in Madurai, has put up a poster outside American College demanding death sentence for gays in India

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U.S. Consulate Mumbai Celebrates Pride Month With Events That Are Open For All

June 9, 2016

The US Consulate in Mumbai is also holding pride events in the city throughout June, and the events are open for the general public as well.

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Third Edition of Indian LGBT Youth Leadership Summit concludes in Mumbai

June 7, 2016

The objective of the summit, which is an annual event, is to identify potential leaders among LGBT Indian youth and groom them for future leadership roles.

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Doordarshan to Telecast Documentary on Indian Same-Sex Couples

June 3, 2016

Doordarshan will be telecasting documentary "In Mood For Love" on DD1 on 4th June at 2 pm.

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Govt. Suspends Lawyers Collective’s License for 6 Months Alleging Violation of FCRA Rules

June 1, 2016

The Home Ministry has asked it to submit its reply within 30 days for violations of various provisions of FCRA, after which the registration of Lawyers Collective may be cancelled too

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BPL Status and Coverage Under National Food Security Act for Transgender Community in Odisha

May 30, 2016

Transgender people in Odisha will be included in the BPL (Below Poverty Level) list and will also be covered under the National Food Security Act

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Teen Boy Stripped, Parade Naked in Delhi for Sitting on a Scooty, Sexual Assault Allegations Surface Too

May 27, 2016

The boy has also alleged that he was sexually assaulted by the men, who shoved a beer bottle in his private part

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Married Indian Lesbian Couple Loses Court Battle to Stay in the UK

May 13, 2016

An Indian lesbian couple, who were legally married in the United Kingdoms , lost a court case to stay in the UK on the grounds that their relationship will not be recognised in India.

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41 Films in Competition at KASHISH 2016

May 13, 2016

182 films from 53 countries, will be screened at three venues in South Mumbai

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