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Diluting 377

Diluting 377

Section 377 is a law that was formulated and brought to action in colonial India during the period of British Raj. There has always been serious discrimination against the LGBTQ community and allegations on how they are against nature’s law were floated to make this discussion tabooed. There are instances from the Hindu mythology and scriptures on the LGBTQ practices being a part of the culture but at this modern era the people from this community are facing moral policing issues. These are the effects are false propaganda and the landmark Delhi High Court judgement has given a license for this community who were pressurised for ages. But the overall mentality of the people should change to allow inclusivity and accept the fact that this state is perfectly normal.

Moovithakkumar Vijayan
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Section 377 Being Scrapped, Its Positive Effect And How Far We Yet Have To Go!

Section 377 Being Scrapped, Its Positive Effect And How Far We Yet Have To Go!

On 6th September 2018, the Delhi High Court made a historic decision by scrapping Section 377 and stating it as unconstitutional. A long fight started by Naz foundation in 2001 ended the 158-year-old controversial legal provision of colonial area, ending in the victory for the rights and social legitimacy of the LGBTQ community in India. So, what is LGBTQ and what is Section 377?

AKRIT KAPOOR
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A Ray Of Hope For The Unseen - India's LGBTQ+

A Ray Of Hope For The Unseen - India's LGBTQ+

The 6th of September, 2018, probably the day when each and every Indian realized true freedom. The freedom to be who you are and express yourself. It was the day when the nation witnessed the diluting of the infamous Section 377. It was a landmark judgement which caused ripples all across the country as it legalized gay sex.  Coming out as a part of this community is not only about sexual preferences but also reflects the right to choose one’s identity and preferences. Everyone is entitled to practice what they believe but it should not cross others’ boundaries and be enforced upon them.

joel varghese
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Dilution Of Section 377

Dilution Of Section 377

On this day I would like to voice my opinion on dilution of section 377 of the Indian constitution by Delhi high court. It is one of the most dividing yet revolutionary judgements delivered by Delhi high court and I believe it has been long overdue. Most of the laws in our Indian constitution have been adapted from old colonial British Raj and even British have decriminalised homosexuality. This judgement will bring India into the modern era. I believe anything happening between two consenting adults shouldn't be of anyone's concern. Though the section has been diluted there are still lot more laws in Indian constitution which are sexist and treat women as inferior and needs to be protected, those laws should also be changed to more gender-neutral way to move into modern times. Though the laws are changing there is still a lot to do to change the perspective of society and people towards the LGBTQ+ community. I believe we are still in the infant stage in India when it comes to gender parity and non-discrimination of the LGBTQ+ community. I hope with this section scrapped there will be a lot more opportunities open to LGBTQ+ community to fight for their rights in the court of law. There is still a lot more to do and I wish to be part of the new movement. 

Niroop Teja
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THE ONLY OPINION THAT MATTERS – A HETEROSEXUAL MALES

THE ONLY OPINION THAT MATTERS – A HETEROSEXUAL MALES

While the British, during their unceremonious exit in 1947, took with them as much as they could carry and slightly more, they were kind enough, however, to leave behind a few trinkets we’ve cherished up until recently. One of those was the Indian rendition of the British hit, The Buggery act of 1533. And like a Sitar instrumental cover of a Coldplay song this too has weighed heavily on Indian society for all the wrong reasons. The difference being the former remained relevant for 100s of years. The latter probably won’t. Thank god for small mercies.

Karthik Natarajan
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