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Congress chief spokesman Randeep Surjewala (Photo: PTI)

Step towards tolerant society: Congress

The constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra termed the part of Section 377 as irrational, indefensible...

7 Sept 2018 2:19 AM IST

The lowest rungs of police forces often used the provision for harassment and extortion. The sooner its off the statute book, the easier life would get for LGBTQ people.

Verdict to eliminate stigma, says United Nations

A five-judge Constitution bench issued the verdict on a bunch of petitions filed to scrap Section 377 of the Indian...

7 Sept 2018 2:19 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously decriminalised part of Section 377, which criminalises consensual unnatural sex. (Photo: File | PTI)

Everyone has the right to live a dignified life, says Soli Sorabjee

Grover, who was appearing for one of the petitioners in the case, said the judgment has come on the expected lines.

7 Sept 2018 2:19 AM IST

Emotional moment for us, say activists

There were 'multiple goosebump moments' during the verdict, said Delta app creator Ishaan Sethi.

7 Sept 2018 2:19 AM IST

People react after the Supreme Court verdict which decriminalises consensual gay sex, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Landmark SC order: Gay sex not a crime

Same-sex relationships had been badly affected by rigid and systematic discrimination with gays also subjected to police...

7 Sept 2018 12:00 AM IST

Love becomes legal

Supreme Court repeals Section 377 and Bollywood celebrities hail the historic judgement.

7 Sept 2018 12:00 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously decriminalised part of Section 377, which criminalises consensual unnatural sex. (Photo: File | PTI)

Homosexuality not a crime but same-sex marriage 'unnatural': RSS

RSS said, 'These relationships are not natural, so we do not support this kind of relationship.'

6 Sept 2018 3:53 PM IST

A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra on Thursday reversed its own 2013 decision and said homosexuality is no longer an offence. (Photo: Asian Age)

Country gets its oxygen back: Karan Johar, B-town lauds SC...

The Supreme Court in its landmark judgement abolished Section 377.

6 Sept 2018 3:30 PM IST

In the video, the staffers also urged people to join in the celebrations. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Watch: Delhi hotel staff break into jig after top court legalises gay...

Members of LGBTQ community across India teared up and celebrated the unanimous decision by the five-judge bench.

6 Sept 2018 3:23 PM IST

People react after the Supreme Court verdict which decriminalises consensual gay sex, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Hope SC ruling on gay sex boosts efforts to eliminate stigma: UN

UN hoped the ruling will be first step towards guaranteeing full range of fundamental rights to LGBTI persons.

6 Sept 2018 3:02 PM IST

A gay rights activist celebrates after SC struck down colonial-era law that makes homosexual acts punishable by up to 10 years in prison, in Mumbai. (Photo: AP)

With tears, hugs and dance, LGBTQ community welcomes verdict on...

A 5-judge Constitution bench of Supreme Court unanimously decriminalised Section 377 of the IPC.

6 Sept 2018 2:48 PM IST

CJI Misra observed, No one can escape from their individuality and the sustenance of identity is the pyramid of life. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

I am what I am. So take me as I am: CJI Misra while reading historic...

The members of LGBTQ community were forced to live in hiding and as second class citizens, the top court observed.

6 Sept 2018 2:13 PM IST