LGBT rights in India - Wikipedia
WEBSince the 2010s, LGBT people in India have increasingly gained tolerance and acceptance in society, [15] with a 2023 Pew Research Center poll finding that 53% of Indians supported the legalisation of same-sex marriage, while 43% were opposed.
Indian government moves to tackle anti-LGBTQ discrimination
WEB20 hours ago · The Indian LGBTQ community on Sept. 6, 2018, celebrated one of its most significant legal victories when the Supreme Court struck down Section 377 of the country’s colonial-era penal code that ...
India’s LGBTQIA+ community notches legal wins but still ... - UN …
WEBWhile there has been some recent progress for India’s LGBTQIA+ community, there is still a long way to go to overcome social stigma and prejudice, and to ensure that all people in the country...
Lok Sabha elections: LGBTQ Indians are more accepted than ever
WEBThe only official data on India's LGBTQ population is the government estimate: 2.5 million. But survey estimates suggest the true figure could be over 135 million, external.
Supreme Court: Is India on the cusp of legalising same sex marriage? - BBC
WEBThe Indian government has urged the top court to reject the petitions, saying that a marriage can take place only between a man and a woman who are heterosexual.
India LGBT couples: 'My parents were ready to kill me for their ... - BBC
WEBJul 27, 2023 · India decriminalised gay sex in 2018, but same-sex marriages are still not recognised. The Supreme Court heard 21 petitions asking for legalisation this year and a ruling is expected soon.
How same-sex unions are rooted in Indian tradition - BBC News
WEBOct 18, 2023 · On Tuesday, India's Supreme Court refused to legalise same-sex marriage, disappointing millions of LGBTQ+ couples and activists. While these unions may still not have legal sanction in...
India’s top court is set to rule on same-sex marriage. Here’s what …
WEBOct 16, 2023 · Advocates acting on behalf of 18 petitioners say it’s time for India to treat the country’s LGBTQ community as equal citizens under its constitution.
LGBTQ+: India’s first Pride march which made history
WEBJul 25, 2023 · LGBTQ+: India’s first Pride march which made history. 25 July 2023. Owais Khan. The event was called a Friendship Walk and was held in Kolkata city. Pride parades in India today are vibrant...
LGBTQ culture in India - Wikipedia
WEBIndia has a long and ancient tradition of culture associated with the LGBTQ community, with many aspects that differ markedly from modern liberal western culture. [2] India's LGBTQ culture has recently progressed in its cities due to the growing acceptance of the LGBTQ community in urban India in the 21st century.