Centre opposes decriminalisation of homosexuality in SC

NEW DELHI: The Centre opposes dilution of Section 377 of Indian Penal Code by Delhi high court, which decriminalised sexual act in private between consenting adults. It tells SC that the HC erred because a vast section of Indian society still considered it to be an immoral act, hence the provision needs to be retained in full to reflect the society's views. Though the Centre had not appeal against the judgement, the ministry of Home affairs came out strongly against dilution of Section 377.

When the SC asked who decides what is immoral, the Union government said the society did so and argued that the laws can not but reflect the views of the society, which in India considers homosexuality as immoral. The government said the HC considered judgements of Foreigncountries alone where homosexuality may not be resented.