Love is Possible
On Thursday 6th September 2018, I woke up in a hotel room in Verona, Italy, in the city of Romeo and Juliet. The trip was a gift from my mother. There are many ... Read More...
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I’m a lesbian, a Kashmiri lesbian
I wasn’t tortured physically for who I am. However, my soul has been tortured by the people around me including myself. Hence, I say, miles to go before we celebrate our individualities in Kashmir.
Watch: The Reaction of People Outside the Supreme Court on the Day of Section 377 Verdict
Gaylaxy was at the Supreme Court lawns and talked to people on what they expected from the verdict, and captured their reactions after the verdict.
In a Historic Judgement, Supreme Court Reads Down Section 377, Says Homosexuality is Natural and History Owes Apology to LGBTQs
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...
Poem: Hope of Decriminalisation
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...
Twilight, The Day Before
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...
Section 377: Supreme Court Concludes Hearings, Reserves Verdict
With the hearings concluding, the court has reserved its verdict.
Muslim Personal Law Board Says Won’t Oppose Scrapping of Section 377 by SC
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...
Day 1: Summary of Proceedings in Section 377 Case
A five-judge constitutional bench, comprising of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice RF Nariman, Justice Khanwilkar, Justice DY. Chandrachud & Justice Indu M... Read More...
Modi Government May Oppose Scrapping of Section 377, Reports NDTV
NDTV reported that the Attorney General has indicated that the government is likely to ask the SC to keep Section 377.
Supreme Court To Start Hearing Section 377 Case from July 10th
A five judge constitutional bench of the Supreme Court will start hearing the case from Tuesday July 10th.
From a Silver Lining To a Sunny Future – Queers, Section 377 and Hope
These various petitions taken as a whole can only strengthen queer claims to the removal of Sec 377, which we will hopefully be able to speak of in the past tense sooner rather than later.