Homosexuality

Some parties seek LGBT vote as most Indians disapprove of homosexuality

Election manifestos of Congress and CPM promise stronger legal protections for the community

Denying same-sex marriage unconstitutional, change required: Japan Court

A Japanese high court ruled on Thursday that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and called for urgent government action to address the lack of any law allowing for such unions. Plaintiffs and the LGBTQ+ community in Japan cheered it as giving them hope for change toward equality. The court does not have the power to overturn the current marriage law, which has been interpreted to restrict marriage as between a man and a woman. Government offices may continue to deny marriage status to same-sex couples unless the existing law is revised to include LGBTQ+ couples or a new law is enacted that allows for other types of unions. The Sapporo High Court ruling said not allowing same-sex couples to marry and enjoy the same benefits as straight couples violates their fundamental right to equality and freedom of marriage. The case was brought by three same-sex couples who appealed three years ago after a lower court recognised the unconstitutionality of excluding same-sex couples fr

Greek parliament passes landmark law legalising same sex marriage

The Greek parliament passed a law legalizing same-sex marriage making it the first majority Orthodox Christian country to establish marriage equality for all, CNN reported

Google searches about sexuality, gender skyrocketed 1,300% since 2004

According to the report, Utah, a state with traditionally 'conservative social values', tops three out of five search term categories -- 'Am I gay', 'Am I lesbian', and 'Am I trans' since last May

Delhi HC sets 8 week deadline to build public toilets for transgenders

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday set a deadline of eight weeks for construction of public toilets for transgender people in the national capital and warned it will order personal appearance of the top officials concerned of the Delhi government and the NDMC in case of non-compliance. A bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma noted that as per the status report filed by the city government, while the process of construction was stated to be underway, no public toilets have been built for the transgender population. Status report has been filed informing this court that the State has taken appropriate action keeping in view the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act in the matter of construction of public toilets for transgender persons. However, the status report reveals that toilets have not been constructed at all, observed the bench, also comprising Justice Subramonium Prasad. The court granted time to the government to ensure toilets are constructed as ...

Same-sex marriage in India: What did Supreme Court say in the case?

The three-member bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud said that the issue was 'very seminal' and must be decided by a Constitution bench

Same-sex marriage not in sync with Indian societal morality, ethos: Govt

The central government has told the Supreme Court that living together as partners and having sexual relationship by same sex individuals

Frames per Second: Can queer romantic comedies boost India's gay culture?

A new subgenre has emerged in Hindi cinema and has received flowers and brickbats

Don't allow same sex marriages under Hindu Marriage Act, plea in Delhi HC

A plea came up before the Delhi High Court on Friday seeking that same sex marriage not be permitted under the Hindu Marriage Act

Germany hosts Hungary as sports, politics mix at Euro 2020

Both Germany and Hungary are trying avoid early elimination from the European Championship. The Hungarians need to win when the teams meet on Wednesday, the Germans don't. The match will take place following a request to light the stadium in rainbow colors to protest what the Munich city council said was the "homophobic and transphobic legislation of the Hungarian government. UEFA turned down the council's application. It previously gave the go-ahead for Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to continue wearing a captain's armband with the rainbow colors considering that it was promoting a good cause, i.e. diversity. It will be the first competitive match between Germany and Hungary since the Miracle of Bern in the 1954 World Cup final, when the West German team came from behind to defeat a Hungarian side considered to be the best in the world 3-2. Hungary coach Marco Rossi's current team can't be compared to the Mighty Magyars of yesteryear, but it can still reach the round of 16 after

Queer at the workplace: Parmesh Shahani nudges companies to be inclusive

Shahani dreams of an India where being queer is a non-issue, says Chintan Girish Modi

An equal union

Why is the legal recognition of same-sex marriages being touted as the next big milestone for the LGBT rights movement in India?

Same sex marriages not recognised by our laws, society, values: Govt to HC

The Centre on Monday told the Delhi High Court that marriage between same sex couples was "not permissible" as it is not recognised by "our laws, legal system, society and our values"

Gay couple moves Kerala HC to strike down Special Marriage Act provisions

Special Marriage Act, 1954 only permits heterosexual (opposite sex) couples to get married

Wanted: The woke corporation

It is inconceivable that there are no gays working in Indian corporations but obviously, the subject remains taboo enough in the workplace for those of alternate sexual orientation to feel safer

Army approaches defence ministry to keep homosexuality, adultery punishable

The apex court had last year decriminalised homosexuality and adultery

'Gay Icons of India' is replete with generalisations and stereotypes

The most disturbing part of this book, however, is the depiction of transgender individuals

No single 'gay gene' defines sexuality, finds largest-ever DNA analysis

The new statistical analysis revealed five points in our chromosomes, called loci, which appear closely linked to sexuality, though each individually has a 'very small' influence

Protesters target Brunei-owned Dorchester Hotel over anti-gay sharia laws

Led by human rights activist Peter Tatchell, several hundred people gathered outside the hotel

Gay sex, adultery not allowed in Army despite SC order: General Bipin Rawat

When asked about the court ruling on adultery, he said the Army is conservative