An Unusual Arrangement - Guest Post At Mashed Musings

Saturday, October 19, 2013

An Unusual Arrangement - Guest Post At Mashed Musings

I’ve never had too much patience with convention. If something works for me and the other parties concerned, if I’m not deliberately hurting or harming anyone, that’s all that matters.

It won’t come as a surprise to you then, to know I have an unusual arrangement with Steve. It might come as a bit of a surprise to the kids though as this past week, I’ve lost my voice to a sore throat and have been unable to communicate.

Everything’s revealed on Amit’s wonderful blog, “Mashed Musings.”

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SECTION 377 REPEALED

Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code was an archaic Victorian law, introduced in India in 1861. It stated, rather vaguely, that, 'unnatural sex' was punishable by law.

First overturned in 2009 by the Delhi HC, it was re-instated by the SC in 2013. Section 377 was back with a vengeance, especially since all religious leaders came together to support the SC ruling.

In 2017, Justice Chandrachud stated that the right to privacy is a fundamental right for all, whatever their sexual orientation. Section 377 was still not repealed but the strong arm of the law couldn’t invade someone’s bedroom, as they had started doing.

Finally, on 6^thSeptember, 2018, the law was repealed. The bench termed the 'tyranny' of section 377, "irrational, indefensible and manifestly arbitrary.”

The LGBTQ community of India and its supporters erupted with joy. "Yayee!!" said one, adding a thank-you to, and a quote from, the bench.

“Majoritarian views and popular morality cannot dictate constitutional rights. We have to vanquish prejudice, embrace inclusion and ensure equal rights.”

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