Just as the verdict was announced, there is a wave of joy in India.
Mumbai (Pakistan Point News – 6th September, 2018) In a historic verdict, India's Supreme Court ruled that gay sex is no longer a criminal offence in the country.
The ruling overturns a 2013 judgement that upheld a colonial-era law, known as section 377, under which gay sex is categorised as an "unnatural offence".
It was one of the world's oldest laws criminalising gay sex, and India has been reluctant to overturn it.
Just as the verdict was announced, there is a wave of joy in India. Campaigners outside the court cheered and some broke into tears as the ruling was handed down.
Bollywood celebrities are also celebrating the liberalisation in India.
Following the court ruling, actress Sonam Kapoor took to Twitter and said, “Crying tears of joy for the lgbtqi community. One day there won’t be any labels and we will all live in utopia.”
In another tweet, she said, “This is the india I want to live in. Not one filled with hate, bigotry,sexism homophobia and intolerance. THIS is the India I love. 🇮🇳 🌈”
