Bobby Darling, who underwent a sex reassignment surgery in 2015 to become a woman, has now filed a case of domestic violence, "unnatural sex" and dowry against him in Delhi after fleeing Bhopal.
India celebrated the 70th year of freedom, but I want to ask, are we gays really free? We have to live in our own country and city under constant fear.
And as a mother of a gay son, she championed rights for gays and broke all the notions about homosexuality threatening Indian family values and moral fabric.
I believe that one day in the not too distant future, because of the strength and solidarity of our younger generations, we will be able to amend this anachronistic law-- it is not a question of “if” as much as “when”.
On the occasion of IDAHOBiT, Gaylaxy and Feminism in India organised a panel discussion on the topic: Beyond 377 - What India Needs to Do For Queer and Trans Justice" on May 1st at India Habitat Centre, Delhi.
The Awadh Queer Pride Committee organised first queer flash mob of the Lucknow city, on May 20th to celebrate International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
A 2013 video of newly sworn in Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath, where he welcomes the Supreme Court verdict reinstating Section 377, has gone viral over social media.