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Thursday, April 25, 2024
TopicHomosexuality

Topic: Homosexuality

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supreme Court junks Centre’s plea to defer hearing on petitions against Article 377

In 2013, the court had overturned a historic Delhi HC order decriminalising consensual sex between homosexuals.

Supreme Court to hear tomorrow pleas seeking to decriminalise homosexuality

The bench is going to hear two pleas filed by six noted personalities seeking to quash the criminalizing homosexuality.

On Camera

How a fading Benares dynasty commissioned North India’s greatest Ramayana paintings

In an India that was post-Mughal but pre-British Raj, diplomacy, popular religion, and a constellation of genius painters created the most spectacular Ramayana adaptation ever.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India and Japan hold 10th round of consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation, and export control

The two sides also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in outer space security, conventional weapons, and export control

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.