Photos: 10th Queer pride brings Delhi to the streets in celebration

Hundreds of gay rights activists and supporters took to the streets in celebration of Delhi's 10th queer pride march to battle all forms of shame, stigma, transphobia, homophobia, and socio-economic hierarchy.

Updated on: Nov 13, 2017 11:09 AM IST

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Hundreds of gay rights activists and allies, many wearing colourful costumes and holding pro-LGBTQ placards, marched through India’s capital on Sunday in celebration but also defiance in a nation that continues to outlaw homosexual acts. (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

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People participate in Delhi's 10th Queer Pride March from Barakhamba Road to Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday. A large crowd chanted, marching to the beat of drums during the Queer Pride march. Many participating said they were frustrated with existing laws but also hoped for a change soon. (Sanchit Khanna / HT PHOTO)

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A woman holds a placard during Delhi’s milestone 10th queer pride protest and celebration. In 2009, the New Delhi High Court declared same sex marriage unconstitutional. But that was overturned four years later when India’s Supreme Court decided it should be a decision for the parliament, not the judiciary. Last year, the top court said it would reconsider its decision. (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

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Over the past decade, homosexuality has gained some degree of acceptance in India, especially in metro cities. Many bars have gay nights, and some Bollywood films have also dealt with gay rights issues. (Sanchit Khanna / HT PHOTO)

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A woman participating in the LGBTQ pride march is seen dancing in a show of solidarity in New Delhi. (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

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A member of the LGBTQ community poses for a photo during the annual queer pride held in Delhi. The first ever Delhi Queer Pride march was held in June 2008. Over the years the movement has seen an increase in popularity, with people from different backgrounds joining in support against stigmas attached to members of the queer community. (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

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Supporters of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community take part in the pride parade. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

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A rainbow flag is carried by members and allies of the LGBT community during the parade. This year, following a Supreme Court judgment guaranteeing the right to privacy as a fundamental right with sexual orientation being an essential attribute, members of the community hailed the verdict and said it would boost their fight against the previous judgement– popularly known as the Suresh Koushal verdict. (Sajjad Hussain / AFP)