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Rohin Bhatt – “Emotions play a big role in how cases are decided”

At the Dehradun Literature Festival, the lawyer and author of ‘The Urban Elite v Union of India: The Unfulfilled Constitutional Promise of Marriage (In) Equality’ spoke about queer liberation and the importance of marriage equality

Lawyer and author Rohin Bhatt (Courtesy the subject)

books

Published on Nov 22, 2024 08:08 PM IST

ByChintan Girish Modi

SC plea to reinstate forced unnatural sex as crime junked

The Supreme Court declined to mandate the government to include non-consensual unnatural sex in the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, emphasizing legislative authority.

india news

Updated on Oct 15, 2024 05:02 AM IST

ByUtkarsh Anand

Wife of Badlapur rape accused had filed case against him 3 yrs ago

The case was filed by his second wife in 2021 under Section 377 (unnatural sex) of the Indian Penal Code at the Boisar police station

cities

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 08:48 AM IST

ByAnamika Gharat

Trans Indians fear sexual violence under new justice system

INDIA-LGBT/LAWMAKING (CORRECTED, FEATURE, PIX):REFILE-FEATURE-Trans Indians fear sexual violence under new justice system

india news

Published on Sep 06, 2024 04:14 PM IST

Reuters |

Flaws in BNS reflect regressive thinking

The BNS was an opportunity to showcase a modern nation and acknowledge social change. Instead, a much-needed decolonising project has failed to escape a regressive mindset.

New Delhi: A poster depicting the implementation of three new criminal laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam -- being put by Delhi Police to raise awareness, in New Delhi, Monday, July 1, 2024. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) (PTI)

opinion

Updated on Jul 05, 2024 09:07 PM IST

ByNamita Bhandare

HistoriCity | Delhi’s place of pride in the gay rights movement in India

As this year’s pride month draws to a close let’s look back at the history of legal battles fought over the now-decriminalised Section 377

Eight years of legal battle ended with cries of joy and disbelief among gay activists and their allies across the country. (Dibyangshu Sarkar / AFP File)

analysis

Published on Jun 30, 2024 10:22 PM IST

ByValay Singh

After a gender handbook, can the top court come out with a queer one?

The SC handbook offers a useful framework to challenge entrenched belief systems. But a similar glossary for the LGBTQIA+ may still be some time away

LGBTQ activists celebrating after the Supreme Court of India struck down Section 377 on Thursday, September 6, 2018. (Arijit Sen/HT Photo)

opinion

Published on Aug 23, 2023 12:46 PM IST

ByNilanjan Dey

MP high court quashes FIR against former FM Raghavji in ‘unnatural sex’ case

The former BJP legislator was arrested and was facing charges under section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in July 2013 for sodomising a youth.

Former MP finance minister Raghavji (PTI Photo)

cities

Updated on Jun 17, 2023 11:27 AM IST

ByMonika Pandey

17-year-old gets 31-year-old cousin booked for sexual assault with NGO’s help

A 17-year-old girl in Mumbai reported her 31-year-old cousin for sexually assaulting her for three years, with threats of hostel life if she spoke out.

cities

Updated on May 01, 2023 12:40 AM IST

ByVinay Dalvi

14-year-old detained for sexually assaulting a 5-year-old in Ghaziabad

According to police, the five-year old was taken for a medical examination and the suspect was taken into custody.

The five-year old was taken for a medical examination and the suspect was taken into custody. (Photo for representation)

cities

Updated on Apr 29, 2023 11:54 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Same-sex marriage is a demand for dignity

This demand aligns with our right to equality, dignity, and intimate expression, which are damaged by denying LGBTQIA people the right to marry who they choose

The government may believe that individuals must follow society’s moral values, but we believe moral values should align with the Constitution, not popular biases. (Sushil Kumar/HT PHOTO)

opinion

Updated on Apr 16, 2023 11:47 AM IST

ByAkkai Padmashali

Ahead of SC hearing, Indian Psychiatric Society supports same-sex marriage

The IPS- an umbrella body of psychiatrists in the country with close to 8,000 members- reiterated in its statement that homosexuality is a variant of normal sexuality and not an illness and also said that like every citizen of India, members of the LGBTQIA+ community should be treated equally

In 2018 too, the position statement issued by IPS that homosexuality is not an illness played an instrumental role in the Supreme Court striking down the draconian Section 377 (criminalising gay sex) of the Indian Penal Code on September 6, 2018. (Sushil Kumar/HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Apr 10, 2023 12:44 AM IST

BySomita Pal

Minor booked for molesting 8-year-old boy

On Saturday evening, the children of the colony were playing in a garden, when the accused – who also lives in the same neighbourhood – approached the eight-year-old boy and took him to one of the vacant houses in the area and molested him.

“When the accused was taking the survivor to the house, one of his older cousins saw them going upstairs. The cousin ran to bring the boy’s father there. The father and some of the children who were playing went to look for him together towards the empty house,” said the officer. He added that when they went upstairs to the vacant house, the boy was nowhere to be found. (IMage for representation)

cities

Updated on Apr 03, 2023 12:41 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Section 377, 3 years on: Freedom to love takes root

The landmark ’18 verdict prompted LGBT people across India to seek their rights from courts and society. The key to this advancement were residents of small towns and villages

People celebrate after the Supreme Court's verdict on Section 377 in New Delhi on September 6, 2018.(HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Sep 07, 2021 01:06 PM IST

ByDhrubo Jyoti, Dhamini Ratnam

Section 377, 3 years on: Walking down the aisle of history

The first failure, the dismissal of the Naz petition in 2004 and the review petition arising out of it in the Delhi Hc on technical grounds, was a big let-down but not for long as the SC set aside the dismissal.

Section 377 Supreme court verdict (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

india news

Updated on Sep 06, 2021 02:28 AM IST

ByAnand Grover

Section 377, 3 years on: Want the pace of change to accelerate

Mainstream society needs to step up. It is not the onus of LGBTQ persons alone to struggle and fight for change

Section 377 decriminalisation (Samir Jana/HT PHOTO)

india news

Updated on Sep 06, 2021 09:06 AM IST

ByParmesh Shahani

Same-sex couple lived as heterosexuals for 8 years, reveals autopsy

The duo, who got married in 2012, presented themselves to their family and neighbours as a heterosexual couple and adopted a child two years after their wedding

Transgender is an identity, and it is independent from a person’s biological sex. An autopsy cannot determine a person’s gender identity.(HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Sep 09, 2020 04:01 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Bhopal | ByShruti Tomar

Not made Delhi HC judge due to sexual orientation: Lawyer

Between September 2018 and April 2019, Kirpal’s elevation came up thrice in the top court’s collegiums, according to Him, but the decision was deferred each time.

Kirpal, 48, said he was first asked if he was open to become a HC judge in April 2017 and filled a form as part of his formal consent.(PTI file photo)

india news

Updated on Sep 09, 2020 03:06 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySunetra Choudhury

Coming into his own

“Being in the closet oppresses you, it suppresses you, and you can’t be the person you are,” says filmmaker and now podcast host Mozez Singh

Outfit, Manish Arora; shoes, JW Anderson for Converse(Samrat Mukherjee)

lifestyle

Updated on Dec 15, 2019 12:33 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAnanya Ghosh

Karan Johar reveals he cried on abolition of Section 377, says ‘next step is that gay marriages are allowed’

Karan Johar opened up about the abolition of Section 377 and said that the next step should be same sex marriages are allowed in the country.

Karan Johar at a book launch in Mumbai.(AFP)

entertainment

Updated on Jul 02, 2020 11:13 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent

Booked for homosexuality in 2009, man discharged by Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has discharged a man, who was booked under IPC Section 377 by a woman 10 years ago for having homosexual relationship with her husband.

A constitution bench of the Supreme Court partially struck down section 377 in September 2018.(AFP File)

cities

Updated on Jan 31, 2019 11:55 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByKanchan Chaudhari, Mumbai

2 UP women marry after divorcing husbands; they can’t get it registered

The two women had first met in their college over six years ago, but had to drop out in mid-session after their families came to know about their relationship.

A constitution bench of Supreme Court of India, on September 6, 2018, decriminalised homosexuality by declaring Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code as unconstitutional.(Amal KS/HT PHOTO)

india news

Updated on Jan 01, 2019 07:24 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Kanpur | ByHaidar A Naqvi, Kanpur

Delhi awash in rainbow colours as Queer Pride Parade celebrates identity, freedom

Dancing, smiling, holding hands and expressing love, the Delhi Queer Pride Parade witnessed thousands of queers along with their families and friends celebrating the freedom, first time since SC struck down a part of Section 377.

Members and supporters of the LGBT community take part in Delhi's Queer Pride Parade from Barakhamba road to Parliament street, in New Delhi, India, on November 25, 2018.(Amal KS/HT PHOTO)

india news

Updated on Nov 26, 2018 12:42 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByGulam Jeelani

Every right matters, balancing them can be difficult, says CJI Misra

The CJI said adjustment, acceptance, compromise and settlement comes in the ‘balancing of rights’ and for coexistence of rights “we have to balance them for the well being of mankind.”

Chief Justice Dipak Misra said while in a democratic set up, every right matters and no right is absolute.(PTI)

india news

Updated on Sep 08, 2018 09:09 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Pune | ByShrinivas Deshpande

Celebrate the landmark Section 377 verdict with 5 landmark LGBTQ-themed films

Brokeback Mountain paved the way for several significant gay-themed films - Carol, Moonlight, Call Me By Your Name, Milk and The Danish Girl. Here are five more that deserve your attention.

Xavier Dolan, James Franco and Adepero Oduye in stills from I Killed My Mother, Interior.Leather.Bar. and Pariah.

entertainment

Updated on Sep 08, 2018 01:14 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByRohan Naahar, New Delhi

After historic Section 377 verdict, govt set to oppose same-sex marriage

A government functionary, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said, “Decriminalisation of same-sex acts was fine but the government would oppose any demand to legalise same-sex marriage.”

A supporter of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community holds a placard as he celebrates after the Supreme Court's verdict of decriminalizing gay sex and revocation of the Section 377 law, during a march in Mumbai.(REUTERS)

india news

Updated on Sep 08, 2018 04:55 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

What’s next for LGBT community after Supreme Court decriminalises gay sex

Gay sex among consenting adults is not an offence, the Supreme Court ordered on Thursday, reading down a British-era section 377 of the penal code that penalises people for their sexual orientation.

Members of the LGBT community celebrate after the Supreme Court’s verdict.(Shankar Narayan/HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Sep 07, 2018 08:30 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

What’s next: Supreme Court says decriminalising gay sex is the first step

After the historic ruling on Section 377, the challenges that lies ahead for LGBT members will be with respect to acceptance in jobs and in family gatherings.

LGBT community supporters celebrate after the Supreme Court verdict which decriminalises consensual gay sex, in Bengaluru.(PTI Photo)

india news

Updated on Sep 07, 2018 07:05 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAshok Bagriya

Will Supreme Court ruling on Section 377 change India’s social attitude?

A study spanning 19 states in 2016 found strong views against homosexuality, but revealed some interesting trends: 61% of the respondents thought love between two men or two women was wrong. Only a fourth of the respondents approved of a relationship between two men or two women.

The youngest respondents (15 to 17 years of age) were more approving of same-sex relationships than people in an older demographic; 31% of people between 15 and 17 said they were alright with two men in love, while only 21% of people between 30 and 34 years of age said they approved of the same.(Shankar Narayan/HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Sep 07, 2018 09:39 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByDhrubo Jyoti and Roshan Kishore

High-risk groups may seek support after Supreme Court verdict on Section 377

The Union health ministry, which has previously backed decriminalising homosexuality and said Section 377 acted as an impediment in making high-risk groups such as men-having-sex-with-men (MSM) come forward to access services, said it is expecting a rise in the number of people seeking support.

Members of the LGBT community celebrate after the Supreme Court verdict.(Shankar Narayan/HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Sep 06, 2018 11:33 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRhythma Kaul

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At the Dehradun Literature Festival, the lawyer and author of ‘The Urban Elite v Union of India: The Unfulfilled Constitutional Promise of Marriage (In) Equality’ spoke about queer liberation and the importance of marriage equality

The Supreme Court declined to mandate the government to include non-consensual unnatural sex in the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, emphasizing legislative authority.

The case was filed by his second wife in 2021 under Section 377 (unnatural sex) of the Indian Penal Code at the Boisar police station

INDIA-LGBT/LAWMAKING (CORRECTED, FEATURE, PIX):REFILE-FEATURE-Trans Indians fear sexual violence under new justice system

The BNS was an opportunity to showcase a modern nation and acknowledge social change. Instead, a much-needed decolonising project has failed to escape a regressive mindset.

As this year’s pride month draws to a close let’s look back at the history of legal battles fought over the now-decriminalised Section 377

The SC handbook offers a useful framework to challenge entrenched belief systems. But a similar glossary for the LGBTQIA+ may still be some time away

The former BJP legislator was arrested and was facing charges under section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in July 2013 for sodomising a youth.

A 17-year-old girl in Mumbai reported her 31-year-old cousin for sexually assaulting her for three years, with threats of hostel life if she spoke out.

According to police, the five-year old was taken for a medical examination and the suspect was taken into custody.

This demand aligns with our right to equality, dignity, and intimate expression, which are damaged by denying LGBTQIA people the right to marry who they choose

The IPS- an umbrella body of psychiatrists in the country with close to 8,000 members- reiterated in its statement that homosexuality is a variant of normal sexuality and not an illness and also said that like every citizen of India, members of the LGBTQIA+ community should be treated equally

On Saturday evening, the children of the colony were playing in a garden, when the accused – who also lives in the same neighbourhood – approached the eight-year-old boy and took him to one of the vacant houses in the area and molested him.

The landmark ’18 verdict prompted LGBT people across India to seek their rights from courts and society. The key to this advancement were residents of small towns and villages

The first failure, the dismissal of the Naz petition in 2004 and the review petition arising out of it in the Delhi Hc on technical grounds, was a big let-down but not for long as the SC set aside the dismissal.

Mainstream society needs to step up. It is not the onus of LGBTQ persons alone to struggle and fight for change

The duo, who got married in 2012, presented themselves to their family and neighbours as a heterosexual couple and adopted a child two years after their wedding

Between September 2018 and April 2019, Kirpal’s elevation came up thrice in the top court’s collegiums, according to Him, but the decision was deferred each time.

“Being in the closet oppresses you, it suppresses you, and you can’t be the person you are,” says filmmaker and now podcast host Mozez Singh

Karan Johar opened up about the abolition of Section 377 and said that the next step should be same sex marriages are allowed in the country.

The Bombay High Court has discharged a man, who was booked under IPC Section 377 by a woman 10 years ago for having homosexual relationship with her husband.

The two women had first met in their college over six years ago, but had to drop out in mid-session after their families came to know about their relationship.

Dancing, smiling, holding hands and expressing love, the Delhi Queer Pride Parade witnessed thousands of queers along with their families and friends celebrating the freedom, first time since SC struck down a part of Section 377.

The CJI said adjustment, acceptance, compromise and settlement comes in the ‘balancing of rights’ and for coexistence of rights “we have to balance them for the well being of mankind.”

Brokeback Mountain paved the way for several significant gay-themed films - Carol, Moonlight, Call Me By Your Name, Milk and The Danish Girl. Here are five more that deserve your attention.

A government functionary, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said, “Decriminalisation of same-sex acts was fine but the government would oppose any demand to legalise same-sex marriage.”

Gay sex among consenting adults is not an offence, the Supreme Court ordered on Thursday, reading down a British-era section 377 of the penal code that penalises people for their sexual orientation.

After the historic ruling on Section 377, the challenges that lies ahead for LGBT members will be with respect to acceptance in jobs and in family gatherings.

A study spanning 19 states in 2016 found strong views against homosexuality, but revealed some interesting trends: 61% of the respondents thought love between two men or two women was wrong. Only a fourth of the respondents approved of a relationship between two men or two women.

The Union health ministry, which has previously backed decriminalising homosexuality and said Section 377 acted as an impediment in making high-risk groups such as men-having-sex-with-men (MSM) come forward to access services, said it is expecting a rise in the number of people seeking support.

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