Tuesday, 9 January 2018

Supreme Court refers plea to decriminalise homosexuality under Sec. 377 to larger Bench - Pragnya IAS Academy - News Analysis

Supreme Court refers plea to decriminalise homosexuality under Sec. 377 to larger Bench

"Societal morality changes with time," says the court..



The Supreme Court on Monday referred to a larger Bench a writ petition filed by five petitioners to quash Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code which criminalises homosexuality.
On Monday, the apex court said a section of people cannot live in fear of the law which atrophies their right to choice and natural sexual inclinations. It said societal morality changes with time and law should walk and change pace with life.

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Supreme Court refers plea to decriminalise homosexuality under Sec. 377 to larger Bench

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