TopicHomosexuality

Topic: Homosexuality

Homosexuality should be private matter, agrees meeting attended by top RSS, BJP leaders

Pragya Kaushika - July 29, 2018

India Foundation has reached consensus not to support any campaign against homosexuality – a position that is different from that of the Sangh Parivar.

Wanting a queer politician in India is utopic when we still consider LGBTQ people criminal

Vikram Varma - July 25, 2018

If we’re not comfortable with the idea of homosexuality in reality, having an LGBT member represent our population is simply out of the question.

India’s first and oldest gay rights activist is also on the extreme right of RSS

Nandita Singh - July 21, 2018

Ashok Row Kavi backs PM Modi, doesn’t endorse separate Muslim, Dalit queer fights, all the while advocating for gay rights.

SC has come a long way since 2012 when it sought explanations for MSM & carnal intercourse

Apurva Vishwanath - July 20, 2018

Lawyers who have appeared in 2012 and now recognise that this five-judge bench was more aware and willing to listen to petitioners.

Human rights lawyer by day, Delhi’s beloved drag queen by night

Shahbaz Ansar - July 19, 2018

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.

Supreme Court reserves verdict on decriminalising homosexuality

Ritika Jain - July 17, 2018

Justice Nariman says if there is 'violation of fundamental rights', the court will strike down the law, 'not leave it to legislature'.

Pre-modern, pre-Section 377 Queer Ramayana shows sages desiring Rama’s body

Ujaan Ghosh - July 12, 2018

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.

Centre passes buck again, will let apex court decide Section 377 validity

PTI - July 11, 2018

Representing Centre, ASG Tushar Mehta tells the court that the government leaves the decision to the court's wisdom.

Constitutionality of 377 first, personal rights later, CJI says on rights of homosexuals

Ritika Jain - July 10, 2018

A 5-judge bench differed on how to approach the case even as BJP-led central govt is yet to make its position clear on Section 377

Who are the 6 gay people who have challenged the SC ruling criminalising homosexuality

Sankalita Dey - July 10, 2018

From a chef, Bharatanatyam exponent to a journalist and a writer-historian, meet the motley crew helming the fight against Section 377.

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