Implications of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill on Indian Society
Introduction Surrogacy is the practice of renting a womb; it is a type of assisted reproductive technology (ART). In the year 2002, commercial surrogacy was legalized in India to boost medical tourism in the country. Recently though, the Lok Sabha passed a bill to check the status of commercial surrogacy in …
The Transgender Bill: Of Dashed Hopes And Failed Expectations
Passed in the Lok Sabha in late December 2018, the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights Bill), generated widespread backlash from the LGBTQI community. Viewing it as an assault on their very existence, the trans community has denounced the bill for its controversial positions on matters as diverse as the definition …
Where Has The Removal Of The Section 377 Debate Reached?
The Section 377 LGBTQ is an acronym which no longer requires an introduction. Most of the people in India believe in ignoring it or refuse to provide it with the deserving authenticity. This alone is the reason that a community has to fight for rights so basic that it is …
Supreme Court’s Decision to Review LGBTQ Rights : A Decision Long Overdue
LGBTQ Rights In India It is a common fact that Ancient India was one of the most sexually liberated societies in history. Ironically, today, India is one of the most sexually repressive countries in the world. Society tends to view sexual activity as a wrongdoing, a dirty act, and it …
[Video] Obama’s Response to Indian Transgender Activist
Check out this video featuring Obama’s response to an Indian transgender activist!
Towards a Better Future: India’s First Transgender Band
Transgenders and Cultural Stigma Trans genders have always been that part of the society that is highly ignored and shunned. A mere difference in biological composition does not make them outcasts. Their struggle is a long one and they will continue till they have freedom. The 6 Pack Band The …
Section 377: How Long Can India Live With This Victorian Age Law?
What is Section 377? Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code(IPC) is defined as: ‘Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and should also …
Section 377: A Mark of Shame Upon The Face of ‘Democratic’ India?
The LGBT Community in India Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, also known as the LGBT community, are no longer a minority in our society. Everyone is aware of their existence, some have even raised their voices for and against the rights that they deserve. As citizens of India, they are entitled to …
Section 377: A Mark of Shame Upon The Face of ‘Democratic’ India?
The LGBT Community in India Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, also known as the LGBT community, are no longer a minority in our society. Everyone is aware of their existence, some have even raised their voices for and against the rights that they deserve. As citizens of India, they are entitled to …
Section 377: Criminalizing Love
Background Back in December 2013 the term “Section 377” made headlines when the Supreme Court reinstated Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. Enacted in 1860 under the colonial rule, it criminalizes “carnal intercourse against the order of nature”. Since Section 377 was vague in its definition, it became open to judicial …