Dept. of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Vinayaka Mission's Medical College, Karaikal 609 609.
“Gays present in the court room hailed the judgement and greeted one another with hugs”- Times of India.
Netherland was the first country to legalize homosexuality. Since then, many other countries legalized it. Today, homosexuality is recognized across the globe.
The following article aims to put forward Sec. 377 I.P.C, its meaning, pros and cons of decriminalizing Sec. 377 I.P.C and critical overview of the judgement of WR(C) No. 7455 of 2001.
Sec.377 I.P.C, Decriminalization