Navtej Singh Johar and others vs. Union of India — Decriminalisation of homosexuality

This case challenged the constitutionality of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code insofar as it criminalised consensual sexual acts between adults of the same gender. The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment decriminalising these acts, ruling that they violated the rights to equality, liberty, and dignity under the Constitution.

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News15 Nov 2018

[EXCLUSIVE] More than two months since the historic Section 377 judgment, Centre still sitting on Supreme Court diktat to publicise it via sensitisation programmes

[EXCLUSIVE] More than two months since the historic Section 377 judgment, Centre still sitting on Supreme Court diktat to publicise it via sensitisation...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The government has not yet started public awareness programs ordered by the court regarding the law change.
Who:: Navtej Singh Johar and others are the petitioners, the Union of India is the central government, and the Supreme Court of India is the highest court.
When:: Reported on 15 Nov 2018.
Where:: Supreme Court of India.
Why:: The court ordered the government to inform the public about the legal change through sensitisation programs.
What it means:: The government is currently failing to follow the specific instructions given by the court in its ruling.

The Leaflet

News1 Oct 2018

Historic verdicts delivered during CJI Dipak Misra's tenure

India News: History will credit CJI Dipak Misra for passing a series of judgements, including decriminalising homosexuality, allowing women to enter...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Supreme Court decided to stop treating homosexuality as a crime.
Who:: The Supreme Court of India led by Chief Justice Dipak Misra and the petitioners Navtej Singh Johar and others.
When:: Reported on 1 Oct 2018.
Where:: Supreme Court of India.
Why:: The court determined the previous laws against homosexuality were historic, which led to this new ruling.
What it means:: Being homosexual is no longer considered a crime under Indian law.

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