Homosexuality Archives - Page 4 of 22

In a Historic Judgement, Supreme Court Reads Down Section 377, Says Homosexuality is Natural and History Owes Apology to LGBTQs

September 7, 2018

The Supreme Court of India ruled yesterday that Section 377, which penalises non peno-vaginal sex, is unconstitutional, thus legalising homosexuality in India. ... Read More...

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Poem: Hope of Decriminalisation

September 6, 2018

Let me light a candle for the last ray of hope, Let me tie a knot in the rainbow coloured rope, Let me skip a beat, in the throbbing heart of mine, Let me dr... Read More...

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Twilight, The Day Before

September 5, 2018

As dusk settles on the Arabian Sea, and the monsoon clouds huddle together in consultation, a slew of articles on the same news item flow down my newsfeed: The ... Read More...

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Fiery Margaritas: Stereotyping LGBTQIA Identity in Bollywood Films

September 3, 2018

Film producers still shirk away from producing such a film and only a niche group of directors and actors even think of venturing into such roles.

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How Ekta Kapoor Got us Right… if Not Too Wrong!

August 8, 2018

While many of us accuse Karan Johar for doing the complete opposite (he however has also started working up), I guess Ekta Kapoor has already took the clarion call.

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Review: ‘The Normal Heart’ – A Painting Of Relationships

July 24, 2018

‘The Normal Heart’ is a roller-coaster ride of emotions and everybody should go for it.

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It’s Time For The World’s Faiths To Accept Queer People

July 18, 2018

The religious and political leaders of the world need to send a strong message that homophobia, heterosexism, transphobia and human rights abuses against sexual and gender minorities will not be tolerated.

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Section 377: Supreme Court Concludes Hearings, Reserves Verdict

July 18, 2018

With the hearings concluding, the court has reserved its verdict.

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Opinion: Section 377 and Modi Government’s Poker Face – Court Should Call the Government’s Bluff

July 16, 2018

Without saying so, the government is trying to portray Section 377 as an issue unrelated to the rights of LGBTQ citizens, as if 377 had nothing to do with the their lives.

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Muslim Personal Law Board Says Won’t Oppose Scrapping of Section 377 by SC

July 13, 2018

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), one of the supporters of Section 377 and a petitioner in the Kaushal case, has said that they will not oppos... Read More...

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Government Refuses to Take a Stand on 377, Tells Supreme Court It Will Let The Courts Decide

July 12, 2018

Central Government submitted its response before the Supreme Court and stated that it will let the court decide the matter and abide by its decision.

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Day 1: Summary of Proceedings in Section 377 Case

July 11, 2018

A five-judge constitutional bench, comprising of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice RF Nariman, Justice Khanwilkar, Justice DY. Chandrachud & Justice Indu M... Read More...

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