LGBT rights: When history comes into play, India stands on wrong side

Activists campaigning for the rights of LGBTQ community are keenly watching the ongoing court proceedings hopeful that the Supreme Court will strike down Section 377.

The Supreme Court is hearing six petitions seeking to decriminalise Section 377.

About 18 years ago, Naz foundation was the first organisation to move court demanding equal rights for homosexuals.

Here's tracking India's stand on gay rights.

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