Gay Discrimination in India

[NobodyYouKnow]

http://www.religiousforums.com/forum/current-events/159984-india-just-got-more-dangerous-2.html

I just thought I would post this here, but I cannot give any personal views on it (I keep those to myself).

Here, Hindus can give comment on implications - both religious and political.

You can post here, or post on that thread.

Om Namah Shivaya

 

[Poeticus]

Source: [url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/indias-gay-community-scrambling-after-court-decision-recriminalises-homosexuality-9146244.html]India's gay community scrambling after court decision recriminalises homosexuality - Asia - World - The Independent[/URL]

Back in 2009, Lesley Esteves was dancing in the streets after judges in Delhi decriminalised homosexuality. When the Delhi High Court suspended the draconian Section 377 of the Indian penal code which dated from the days of British rule...

One would have thought that after acquiring independence, India would have created Her own laws. Unfortunately, it seems that did not completely occur.

For a country that prides its secularism, secularism in both social and religious contexts, the reenactment of Section 377 was a grave betrayal to Indian citizens that identify as LGBTQ.

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I'm surprised this was posted in the HinduDIR. It has nothing to do with Hinduism. Or, was this posted here in order to gather statements of how certain Indian Hindus of the HinduDIR may feel about this travesty?

 

[Revoltingest]

I'm surprised this was posted in the HinduDIR. It has nothing to do with Hinduism. Or, was this posted here in order to gather statements of how certain Indian Hindus of the HinduDIR may feel about this travesty?

I presume this DIR affords a more peaceful discussion where there are differences.

 

[NobodyYouKnow]

I'm surprised this was posted in the HinduDIR. It has nothing to do with Hinduism. Or, was this posted here in order to gather statements of how certain Indian Hindus of the HinduDIR may feel about this travesty?

Yes, that's why I posted it here, because I felt that certain Hindus who visit the Hindu DIR would miss it where it's currently posted, and they may like to know about it.

I couldn't give a toss one way or the other, as it doesn't affect me in the slightest (apart from the question of Dharma - which is also the reason for posting it here).

Om Namah Shivaya

 

[Poeticus]

I presume this DIR affords a more peaceful discussion where there are differences.

Take it from me, Mr. Revoltingest. This DIR hasn't seen nor has had peaceful discussions in a very long time.

Yes, that's why I posted it here, because I felt that certain Hindus who visit the Hindu DIR would miss it where it's currently posted, and they may like to know about it.

I couldn't give a toss one way or the other, as it doesn't affect me in the slightest (apart from the question of Dharma - which is also the reason for posting it here).

Om Namah Shivaya

Current Indic puritanism is just that - current. This draconian law, hailing from the time of the British Administration, fails to meet the secular tenets of the current nation of India. Furthermore, it fails in consistency with the enjoyment of sexual liberty that has been a trademark of Ancient Indian history, a liberty that overshadows, in terms of benevolence and openness, the current puritanical culture of modern-day India. I am greatly distressed by the actions the higher courts have undertaken when they reenacted such a law that ironically juxtaposes the independence India had fought for from an administration that implemented this law in the first place.

I pray for my LGBTQ brothers and sisters in India; and, I hope the best for their safety.

 

[Aupmanyav]

Back in 2009, Lesley Esteves was dancing in the streets after judges in Delhi decriminalised homosexuality. When the Delhi High Court suspended the draconian Section 377 of the Indian penal code which dated from the days of British rule ..

What Indian Supreme Court has said is very simple - and very correct - that courts cannot make the law - that is the Constitutional position. It has to be the Parliament which can make the law. Therefore, Dehi Court erred in de-criminalizing it. It had no jurisdiction for such a thing. Supreme Court asked the Central Government about its views if it would like to change the law. Unfortunately, we have an election coming up, and there were many important bills to be considered, so, the Central Government could not apply itself to make a change in the law, though it indicated that it is in favor of de-criminalizing it. The matter has been left to the next Government which will be in power by June 1st.

 

[Revoltingest]

Take it from me, Mr. Revoltingest. This DIR hasn't seen nor has had peaceful discussions in a very long time.

I gather that from the DIR color change.
But at least here you keep out the non-Hindu rock tossers.
May this thread be friendly. (I'll leave the issues to you guys.)