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Sep 6, 2018 · Section 377 criminalises carnal intercourse even between heterosexuals, and is legally unsustainable for the simple reason that Section 375 IPC clearly stipulates that carnal intercourse between a man and a woman with the wilful and informed consent of the woman does not amount to rape, and is not punishable.
Nov 2, 2018 · In November 2018, the Supreme Court (SC) decriminalised homosexuality by striking off parts of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) which were held violative of Fundamental Rights of LGBTQ Community.
Jun 16, 2023 · The four judgments unanimously cited fundamental rights violations in reading down Section 377. They found that Section 377 discriminates against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity, violating Articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution.
Sep 6, 2018 · A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday decriminalised homosexuality by partially striking down the colonial era provisions of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Sep 6, 2018 · The Supreme Court today in a historic verdict decriminalised Section 377 of the IPC. The Section 377 referred to 'unnatural offences' and says whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against ...
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Sep 6, 2018 · Section 377 verdict: CJI Dipak Misra, Justices Rohinton F Nariman, A M Khanwilkar, D Y Chandrachud and Indu Malhotra gave four separate but concurring judgments. In a landmark judgment Thursday, the Supreme Court overturned its previous order on Section 377 and decriminalised gay sex.
19 hours ago · Union of India alongside the long fight to decriminalise homosexuality under Section 377, weaving together courtroom observations and personal reflections. In an interview with Frontline, Bhatt discusses the verdict and the lawyer-activist’s experience of fighting the case. Bhatt also explores what it means to document this journey for a ...
Sep 6, 2018 · Section 377 decriminalised, SC delivers historic verdict. The Supreme Court on Thursday restored a landmark Delhi High Court judgement which had decriminalised homosexuality in a move that was immediately hailed by the minority LGBT community.
Sep 6, 2018 · In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court today scrapped the controversial Section 377 - a 158-year-old colonial law on consensual gay sex. The Supreme Court reversed its own decision and said...
