Topic: Gay rights
ICJ suggests decriminalising sex work & making RTE Act gender-neutral in report on LGBTQ
The International Commission of Jurists released a report Saturday, recommending several measures to ensure that the LGBTQ community doesn’t face discrimination.
Will the Indian Army welcome gay soldiers? Veterans split
Some say homosexuality is unlikely to be acceptable for soldiers, pointing to a years-old military culture, while others say the SC order will prevail.
Indian Army is worried now that men can legally have sex with other men
Homosexuality in the military is frowned upon in much of the world. Is the tide about to change in India?
Supreme Court has earned moment of rest with 377 verdict, but much remains to be cleared
The Supreme Court’s decision on Section 377 deserves careful unpacking, but it is noteworthy in at least four respects.
‘Homosexuality not mental illness’: What the 5 judges said while striking down Section 377
While Justice D.Y. Chandrachud criticised the government for its ‘lethargy’, Justice Indu Malhotra said ‘history owes an apology’ to the LGBTQ community.
Most progressive judgment ever: UPA-era law secy hails Supreme Court’s 377 verdict
T.K. Viswanathan had backed Delhi HC’s 2009 ruling on the section, but his opinion was ignored by the group of ministers headed by P. Chidambaram.
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Sometimes homophobic, sometimes liberal: BJP’s uneven Section 377 journey
Modi govt has not taken any position on decriminalising homosexuality, leaving it to the wisdom of the top court to rule on the matter.
Take me as I am, says CJI Misra as Supreme Court frees India from Section 377
Thursday's landmark judgment decriminalising homosexuality marks a big victory for personal rights. Here are the top quotes from the SC bench.
Human rights lawyer by day, Delhi’s beloved drag queen by night
For Kush, a full-time lawyer and part-time drag queen, the human body is a canvas. It can be painted beautifully with make-up. After his first drag show at Kitty Su, life has never been the same.
PM Modi has shown decisive leadership in fight against coronavirus: BJP youth leader
The nationwide lockdown has united the resolve of 1.3 billion Indians to undertake sacrifices to defeat the coronavirus.
Is India’s coronavirus lockdown leading to stress in families or strengthening relationships?
The 21-day nationwide lockdown due to coronavirus has led to people working from home and thus, spending more time with their families and partners.
Defence
In a first, Army deploys medical team at civil coronavirus quarantine camp in Delhi
The Indian Army has so far only been operating out of quarantine camps set up by the armed service for coronavirus patients.
Poke fun at taali, thaali, diya and mombatti all you want. Modi couldn’t care less
Modi knows who he needs to speak to, who he should toss, who he can address in kind. People accuse him of infantilising his voters, but it’s a winning strategy.