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Published 07/02/2009 by Financial Times - Asia homepage


India court drops gay sex ban

The New Delhi high court ruled in a landmark decision that the ban on consensual same-sex acts between adults – under a British colonial-era law introduced in 1860 – was in violation of India's constitution

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Court rules against gay prejudice
New Delhi, July 2: If youre gay, you may.In a triumph for the much-victimised gay community and the countrys liberal ethos, Delhi High Court today ruled that Section ... - [07/02/2009 - Calcutta Telegraph]
Victory in court, home battle ahead
- First big step, say activistsOUR BUREAUMembers of the gay community celebrate in Delhi. Picture by Ramakant KushwahaNew Delhi, July 2: For a 24-year-old man in ... - [07/02/2009 - Calcutta Telegraph]
Muslim clerics feel family system will be destr...
LUCKNOW: Taking a firm view that homosexuality and lesbianism threatened to destroy the already crumbling family system in the country, Muslim religious leaders ... - [07/02/2009 - The Hindu]
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India court drops gay sex ban - [07/02/2009 - Financial Times - UK Homepage]
India court drops gay sex ban - [07/02/2009 - FT.com - World]
India court drops gay sex ban - [07/02/2009 - Financial Times - Europe homepage]
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