Adaptation of 'Queer' by Luca Guadagnino, starring Daniel Craig, is work in progress

Back in 2009, the Indian judiciary took a huge step forward when the Delhi High Court described Section 377 as a violation of the fundamental rights guarantee to every citizen in the country. The move was seen as a major progressive leap in India, where demands for scrapping the law have been on the rise.

In 2013, however, the country's apex court re-criminalised homosexuality, saying a decision as to whether the law should be scrapped or not should be taken in the Parliament.

The SC verdict lead to massive protests, as it was seen as major setback for human rights. Activists raised their voice against the move saying the legislation was not only archaic, but was also used to harass and intimidate members of the LGBT community across the country.

The annual pride march event represents a milestone 10 years of collective struggle to battle all forms of shame, stigma, transphobia, homophobia, and socio-economic hierarchy, at a time when such an assertion of dignity and self-respect grows in need and vitality.

2017 was in many ways a good year for the LGBTQ community with the Asia-Pacific region being the epicentre of some major developments. At least two countries- Australia and Taiwan- legalised same sex marriage, while Japan, Hong Kong and China took tiny steps towards recognising and accepting homosexual relationships.

The apex court has said that a group of judges will review the constitutional validity of the existing law, thereby, opening up to the possibility of taking a final call on the issue. The re-examination follows a petition from five persons alleging they were living in fear of being prosecuted.