Posted on 07/02/2009 5:21:26 AM PDT by freed0misntfree
NEW DELHI -- In a historic ruling, an Indian court Thursday struck down parts of a British-era law that long criminalized homosexuality in the south Asian country.
The law, known as Section 377, is at odds with equal opportunity provisions in the Indian constitution, the Delhi High Court said in its ruling.
"It cannot be forgotten that discrimination is antithesis of equality and that it is the recognition of equality which will foster dignity of every individual," the court said.
(Excerpt) Read more at online.wsj.com ...
“”It cannot be forgotten that discrimination is antithesis of equality and that it is the recognition of equality which will foster dignity of every individual,” the court said.”
Yeah, whatever. The laws are unenforceable. Simple as that.
‘Em ‘air Injun’ judges sure knows whud they likes.
Barbarians
Looks like India is now a gay friendly country. Maybe we can commence Operation “Send Bobby Bendover to India.” Putting the biggest one sitting in the WH on the first plane over.
July 02, 2009
Rediff News, India.
In a revolutionary judgment, the Delhi high court legalised gay sex among consenting adults, stating that the law making it a criminal offence violated fundamental rights.
What are your views on the court's judgment?
Take this poll and let us know:
Are you for or against the legalisation of homosexuality in India?
| I'm all for it -- consensual same-sex relationships are a fundamental right | |
| I'm against it -- it's unnatural and goes against our moral values | |
| I'm not sure -- I don't have a strong opinion on the subject |
Curent results:
| I'm all for it -- consensual same-sex relationships are a fundamental right |  |
848 Votes | 32% |
| I'm against it -- it's unnatural and goes against our moral values |  |
1533 Votes | 59% |
| I'm not sure -- I don't have a strong opinion on the subject |  |
189 Votes | 7% |
Total Votes : 2570 |
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http://getahead.rediff.com/report/2009/jul/02/are-you-for-or-against-the-legalisation-of-gay-sex.htm
I suspect this will not be well received by their people. Sexual mores in India are still quite conservative...they get quite upset over PDA’s between hetero couples. Can’t wait to see the reaction to their first Gay Pride Parade.
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