US Supreme Court temporarily blocks gay marriage in Utah

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 00:38

The US Supreme Court on Monday temporarily blocked gay marriages in Utah pending the western state`s appeal of a federal judge`s ruling allowing same-sex marriage.

Judge`s remark on pre-marital sex invite criticism

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 23:14

Remark of sessions judge of a Delhi court that pre-marital sex is "immoral" and against "tenets of every religion" drew criticism from CPI leader, who sought Supreme Court`s intervention into matter.

Gay sex: Petition in SC for dismissal of Centre`s review plea

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 10:02

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court for dismissal of Centre`s plea seeking review of its judgement on making gay sex an offence in the country.

Pre-marital sex `immoral`, no religion permits it: Court

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 09:24

Pre-marital sex is "immoral" and against the "tenets of every religion", a Delhi court has said while holding that every act of sexual intercourse between two adults on the promise of marriage does not become rape.

Campaign against UN Women to decriminalise pimping, buying sex

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 21:30

Organisations launched campaign against a move by UN Women, United Nations organisation dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women, to decriminalise pimping, buying sex and brothel-keeping.

SC frowns at Ministers` remarks against its verdict on gay sex

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 16:48

Supreme Court expressed "displeasure" over statements made by Kapil Sibal against verdict on gay sex, saying it is "unwarranted" and "not in good taste" while cautioning them from doing so in future.

Union Ministers` remarks against gay sex verdict unwarranted: SC

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 12:22

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed its displeasure with several Union ministers who had reacted adversely to its verdict reversing a Delhi High Court order on Section 377 that decriminalised homosexuality.

Berlusconi files appeals against sex conviction

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 01:40

Italian centre-right leader Silvio Berlusconi filed an appeal on Thursday against his conviction for paying for sex with a minor and abuse of office over former teenage nightclub dancer Karima El Mahroug, legal sources said on Thursday.

South Korea military to fight to keep ban on sex by cadets

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 14:46

South Korea`s military said on Thursday it would fight a court ruling quashing its move to kick an officer candidate out of the elite Army Academy for having sex with his girlfriend while on leave.

UK Sikhs, Hindus criticise use of `Asian` in criminality talk

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 17:30

British Sikhs and Hindus have launched an online petition asking politicians and media to stop using vague terms like "Asian" while talking of child sex grooming by gangs as it besmirches their communities.

Chinese official resigns over sex scandal

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 10:52

The post cited two surveillance video clips that allegedly showed the two checking in the same hotel room Nov 27 and Dec 11, where they stayed for hours.

Religious leaders welcome SC verdict on gay sex

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 00:31

Heads of various religious group welcomed decision of Supreme Court criminalising homosexuality and said verdict was in line with eastern traditions and India`s moral values and religious teachings.