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The Supreme Court has finally struck down this archaic colonial law. We forced them to dismantle a statute that had no place in a free society. Keep your eyes open though because our fight for full equality is far from over.

March 2, 2009

Repeal Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code

Repeal Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code

🏆 Won — 159 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 17 years, 10 months ago
We the undersigned stand in solidarity for the repeal of section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. Last week the Indian Government upheld section 377 of the Indian Penal Code that was drafted in 1860 during British rule in India and is enforced to criminalize "homosexual activity" even today. As per current law, homosexuality in India can invite imprisonment up to 10 years along with a substantial fine. Activists in Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai have vociferously demonstrated against this outdated law. But the Delhi High Court has refused to scrap Section 377 of IPC (Indian Penal Code) and/or to legalize homosexuality under the aegis of the Indian Home Ministry. MASALA stands proud with our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) family in South Asia and will raise awareness about the section 377 at Mela 08 that coincides with International Coming Out Day on October 11. This day is internationally observed as the civil awareness day for coming out and discussion about LGBT issues. We invite our community, friends, supporters and allies to show their solidarity by signing our petition for the repeal of section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. The petition will be presented to the Consulate General of India in New York City.

Updates

January 25, 2009

The momentum behind this repeal is growing and the government can no longer pretend we are invisible. We are forcing them to face the fact that these colonial era laws have no place in our society.

Reached 100 supporters

January 25, 2009

7 Comments

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Ananya Webb
17 years ago Featured

just want to live my life like everyone else. this law is so cruel and unfair to so many good people.

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Rohan Lin
17 years ago Featured

THIS IS EMBARRASSING FOR INDIA. get rid of this outdated british rule. let people be happy.

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Vikram Vega
17 years ago Featured

Ridiculous law. needs to go asap.

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Priya Snyder
17 years ago Featured

Love is not a crime. stop treating consenting adults like criminals for being who they are.

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Arjun Lambert
17 years ago Featured

it is 2014 and we are still using colonial laws to control who people love? absolutely ridiculous. time to move into the modern age.

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Sunita Kennedy
17 years ago Featured

Everyone deserves to live their life with dignity and without fear of being thrown in jail. repeal this garbage now.

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Dharmendra rajawat
9 years ago

Meet single person

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