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LGBTQIA+: British High Commission celebrates sixth anniversary of India's landmark decision to scrap Section 377

| @indiablooms | Sep 07, 2024, at 01:29 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The British High Commission in India is hosting a reception on Friday (Sept 6) to mark the sixth anniversary of the landmark judgement by the Supreme Court to decriminalize homosexuality in the country by striking down the regressive, colonial-era Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

The judgement passed on  Sept 6, 2018 by the Supreme Court of India decriminalised consensual sexual conduct between adults of the same sex.

Section 377 of the IPC was a colonial law which criminalised homosexuality by terming the act as unnatural.

The reception is being attended by members of civil society, NGOs working on human rights, and diplomats of other international missions coming together to celebrate and advance the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Manvendra Singh Gohil, the crown prince of Rajpipla and founder-chairman of the Lakshya Trust, has been invited as the guest of honour.

Becks Buckingham, Minister Counsellor Political and Press, British High Commission, said: “LGBT+ rights are fundamental human rights, and the UK is committed to championing these rights internationally and supporting those who defend them."

"We recognise that there is still much to be done to ensure that all LGBT+ individuals feel safe and are treated equally and with respect. We take pride in continuing to work hand in hand with our partners to achieve this shared goal,” he said.

Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, Chairman, Lakshya Trust, said: “LGBT+ rights are human rights, and it was on 6th September 2018 that the historic judgment was given by the Honourable Supreme Court. I am honoured to join the British High Commission today to celebrate the sixth anniversary with supporters of LGBT+ rights from all walks of life.

"I always believe that it’s our supporters who can help us mainstream our issues in the society.”

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