Section 377 of Chapter XVI in the Indian Penal Code states: “Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 10 years, and shall also be liable to fine.” This British law dates back to 1861 and criminalises sexual activities against the order of nature and the ambit of this law extends to any sexual union involving penile insertion.
Topic: Section 377
Narendra Modi can pat himself on the back for taking the middle path on Section 377
Government is in favour of going along with the SC on decriminalising homosexuality. However, it does believe that the matter shouldn’t be pursued any further.
LGBTQ will not be ostracised once Sec 377 is declared unconstitutional: Supreme Court
The top court noted that discrimination against the LGBTQ community has also adversely impacted their mental health.
Pre-modern, pre-Section 377 Queer Ramayana shows sages desiring Rama’s body
Odia poet Upendra Bhanja’s retelling was cast aside by the middle class who grew up with the same morality that made Section 377 possible.
Section 377 exposes BJP and Congress’ doublespeak on homosexuality
Governments refusing to take a stand on Section 377 have no right to accuse the judiciary of overreach.
Gay Modi fans can finally shut the liberals up if Section 377 is decriminalised
Given that now RSS has also changed its position, the LGBTQ+ community needs to no longer be perceived as Left liberal.
Centre passes buck again, will let apex court decide Section 377 validity
Representing Centre, ASG Tushar Mehta tells the court that the government leaves the decision to the court's wisdom.
RSS has changed its position on homosexuality. Can Islamic clerics do the same?
Questions on homosexuality are routinely posed to those who support RSS, such questions are not posed often enough to Islamists and their apologists.
Same sex partners are partners too, says SC judge, and Lok Sabha Speaker’s plea to MPs
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