SC decriminalises consensual gay sex; LGBTQ community rejoices after verdict
"Any consensual sexual relationship between consenting adults - homosexuals, heterosexuals or lesbians - cannot be said to be unconstitutional," said the Chief Justice of India, Dipak Misra, as he read out the judgement.
Sep 06, 2018, 12:55 PM IST
What is Section 377? Here's all you need to know
The archaic law making gay sex a crime was introduced during the British era in 1862.
Sep 06, 2018, 10:58 AM IST
Live updates: SC reads down Section 377, says homosexuality not a crime
Section 377 refers to 'unnatural offences' and says 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.
Sep 06, 2018, 09:52 AM IST
SC likely to decide on validity of section 377, which criminalises gay sex, on Thursday
A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra had reserved its verdict on July 17 after hearing various stakeholders, including gay rights activists.
Sep 05, 2018, 17:43 PM IST
