Kerala High Court allows lesbian couple to live together after woman is detained by her father

The court was hearing a plea filed by Kollam resident Sreeja S, who said that her partner Aruna was being illegally held by the latter’s father.

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· Yesterday · 01:05 pm

Hong Kong to allow dependent visas for overseas same-sex partnerships

The revised policy will only apply to non-local dependants as Hong Kong does not recognise same-sex marriage.

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· Sep 18, 2018 · 05:22 pm

In J&K, confusion about whether SC verdict decriminalising homosexuality actually applies to state

Some media reports say it doesn’t because the state has its own penal code. But experts point to a 1995 High Court ruling to insist that it does.

Rayan Naqash

· Sep 10, 2018 · 09:15 am

None of us are free till all of us are free: Why the 377 verdict is important for all Indians

There’s a clear indication that the court’s duty is to protect the rights of minorities, however minuscule they might be.

Chayanika Shah

· Sep 08, 2018 · 09:00 pm

The Section 377 judgment could be a victory for public health, if India’s health system steps up

Public and private players in India’s health establishment must now realise their responsibilities towards the LGBT community.

Chapal Mehra

· Sep 07, 2018 · 02:30 pm

Opinion: 377 verdict is a new dawn not just for LGBT rights but for individual liberties in India

The Johar judgment underscores the transformative potential of India’s Constitution.

Arundhati Katju

· Sep 07, 2018 · 12:30 pm

Section 377: Decriminalising homosexuality is great, but the fight for true equality is not yet over

Members of the LGBT community still cannot marry, adopt children unimpeded or make tax and inheritance arrangements that heterosexual people take for granted.

Nandita Saikia

· Sep 07, 2018 · 06:30 am

‘State has no business in personal matters’: Justice DY Chandrachud’s conclusion in 377 case

In a concurring judgement, the Supreme Court judge lays out the case for decriminalising homosexuality.

DY Chandrachud

· Sep 06, 2018 · 08:18 pm

‘Huge statement’, ‘emotional moment’: Petitioners respond to Supreme Court’s verdict on Section 377

Several petitioners pointed especially to Indu Malhotra’s judgement in which she said, ‘History owes the community an apology.’

Vijayta Lalwani

· Sep 06, 2018 · 06:02 pm

Section 377 verdict: What you need to know about SC’s decision to decriminalise homosexuality

A quick primer on what Thursday’s landmark judgement says.

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· Sep 06, 2018 · 04:38 pm

In historic judgement, Supreme Court overturns its own order, decriminalises homosexuality

History owes the LGBT community an apology, said Justice Indu Malhotra.

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· Sep 06, 2018 · 03:14 pm

‘History owes an apology to LGBT community’: India’s Supreme Court decriminalises homosexuality

Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra said the law was irrational, indefensible, and manifestly arbitrary. The Congress has welcomed the decision.

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· Sep 06, 2018 · 10:34 am