Madras HC Delivers Landmark Judgment On Multi-Level LGBTQIA+ Sensitisation
Madras HC on LGBTQIA protection and prejudice passes a reformative set of changes at the school, college, judicial and order levels.
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Japan Court Says Same Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
In a landmark ruling, a Japanese district court ruled that the country’s refusal to accept same-sex marriage is “unconstitutional.”
Bhutan Passes Bill To Decriminalise Homosexuality
Bhutan’s parliament passed a bill to decriminalise homosexuality. Out of 69 members, 63 voted in favour of scrapping the provision.
Army Wants Homosexuality And Adultery To Remain Punishable Offences
Any officer who faces charges of homosexuality will be put under section 45 for “behaving in a manner unbecoming of his position and character expected of him”. Section 46, on the other hand, prescribes punishment for “any disgraceful conduct of a cruel, indecent or unnatural kind.”
Passport Applicant Can’t Endorse Spouse Of The Same Sex
The Ministry of External Affairs recently issued a letter to all passport-issuing authorities in India and abroad saying that an applicant for a passport cannot endorse the name of a spouse of the same sex.
Maharashtra Socio Textbook Now Reflects Current Social Structure
According to the state authority, there’s a need to take out students from traditional setups and teach the students about contemporary developments in the society.
Path-Breaking Judgments By Supreme Court In 2018
The year 2018 was a symbol of change in terms of law. The Supreme Court made some progressive judgments, and the wind veered in favour of equality, standpoint and empowerment. Under the umbrella of justice, let’s rewind and see all the episodes in our year-end roundup. Section 377 struck down “We have to bid adieu to prejudices […]
‘Country Gets Its Oxygen Back’: Bollywood Cheers Sec 377 Scrapping
Like the common masses, Bollywood too has welcomed the apex court’s move to decriminalise homosexuality. Celebrations broke out as the LGBTQ community cheered the victory of human rights, acknowledging complete equality after the scrapping of a 158-year-old law. “The country gets its oxygen back!” tweeted filmmaker Karan Johar, minutes after the September 6 verdict of the Supreme Court scrapping […]
Meet The People Who Pushed To Scrap Section 377
Finally love wins! In a landmark decision, Supreme Court of India finally scrapped the archaic Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code which criminalised homosexuality. The judgment has been long overdue, and many have perished fighting for it. On this occasion, let’s remember and praise those men and women who made it possible for the LGBTQ community to […]
India says yes to equal love, homosexuality is now legal in India
In a history decision, India’s Supreme Court has declared homosexuality as legal in India by scrapping down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. After decades, India’s LGBTQ community has a huge reason to celebrate for they fought against it for years. Homosexuality is not an offence in India, five Supreme Court judges declared today […]
