South Korea court recognises legal status of same-sex couples for the first time; Details hereIn a landmark ruling, a high court in South Korea allowed same-sex couples in same health insurance rights as heterosexual couples.
21 Feb, 2023, 05.16 PM IST
Section 377: Here is everything you need to knowThe issue of Section 377 was first raised by NGO Naaz Foundation, which had approached the Delhi High Court in 2001.
07 Sep, 2018, 10.35 AM IST
Supreme Court verdict on validity of criminalising consensual gay sex likely tomorrowA five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra had reserved its verdict on July 17 after hearing various stakeholders,...
05 Sep, 2018, 07.52 PM IST
Here's a list of countries where same-sex marriages are legal and illegalA survey published this week in Australia found that 59% of those who had returned their ballots backed the move to legalise gay marriage w...
22 Oct, 2017, 01.23 AM IST
Punish US diplomats with same sex companions: Yashwant Sinha"So, why does not the Government of India go ahead and arrest them and punish them," BJP leader Yaswant Singh said.
17 Dec, 2013, 06.36 PM IST
UN chief Ban Ki-moon calls for equality for lesbians, gays and bisexualsUN chief Ban Ki-moon has stressed on the need for equality and opposed any discrimination against lesbians, gays and bisexuals.
12 Dec, 2013, 03.26 PM IST
Opposes any action that criminalise consensual same sex: US'LGBT rights are human rights. We call on all governments to advance equality for LGBT individuals around the world," State Department spok...
12 Dec, 2013, 06.05 AM IST
Homosexuality ruling: Government hints at legislative routeAmid an uproar over SC ruling that gay sex is illegal, govt hinted at taking legislative route to address the issue but made it clear that ...
11 Dec, 2013, 09.10 PM IST
Lifestyle choice cannot be illegal, Omar Abdullah on SC verdictThe J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah said it was not a question of morality or religion, but that a lifestyle choice cannot be illegal.
11 Dec, 2013, 05.09 PM IST
Homosexuality is criminal offence: Supreme CourtSupreme Court today upheld the constitutional validity of the penal provision making gay sex an offence punishable with upto life imprisonm...
11 Dec, 2013, 11.44 AM IST
Supreme Court verdict on plea against decriminalising gay sex tomorrowThe bench had reserved its order in March last year after granting day-to-day hearing of the case from February 15, 2012.
10 Dec, 2013, 09.13 PM IST
- Supreme Court reserves order on appeal against decriminalising gay sex
SC today reserved its verdict on a bunch of petitions challenging the Delhi HC verdict decriminalising gay sex among consenting adults in p...
27 Mar, 2012, 03.00 PM IST
- Anti-gay law offshoot of colonialism: Centre to SC
Anti-gay law in the country is an offshoot of British colonialism and the Indian society earlier was more tolerant towards homosexuality.
23 Mar, 2012, 04.50 AM IST
- Supreme Court defers hearing on legalisation and decriminalisation of gay sex
The Supreme Court today deferred its hearing on the issue of legalisation and decriminalisation of gay sex among consenting adults in priva...
19 Apr, 2011, 11.28 AM IST
- SC refuses to implead Forces in gay sex case
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea for making the armed forces a party in a case on decriminalisation of gay sex among conse...
08 Feb, 2011, 01.09 AM IST
- Banker launches blog to give voice to Pakistan's gays
A self-proclaimed homosexual has launched a blog to voice the angst of the gay community that is forced to lead a closeted life in conserva...
03 Jul, 2008, 10.25 AM IST
- Banker launches blog to give voice to Pakistan's gays
A self-proclaimed homosexual has launched a blog to voice the angst of the gay community that is forced to lead a closeted life in conserva...
03 Jul, 2008, 10.25 AM IST