Amnesty Brazil blasts Russian "homophobia"

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 04:25

Brazil`s branch of Amnesty International on Sunday held a rally in Rio to protest what it termed Russia`s "homophobia".

With no reason and rhyme, this is the true unnatural crime, says an anguished Vikram Seth on SC gay sex ruling

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 13:05

Noted Author, Vikram Seth, known for showing uninhibited support to gay rights in India, has expressed his anguish and disappointment over the Supreme Court`s refusal.

Gay sex: Supreme Court refuses to review its verdict

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 02:34

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the petition filed by Centre and rights activists seeking review of its verdict declaring gay sex an offence punishable up to life imprisonment.

US Methodist clergyman charged over gay wedding

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 08:33

The United Methodist Church has formally charged another clergyman for presiding at the same-sex wedding of his son.

EU lawmakers `forcefully` condemn crackdown on gay communities

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 04:31

European Parliament on Thursday "forcefully condemned" laws in nearly 80 countries which criminalise or otherwise discriminate against homosexual men and women.

I have become a criminal now, Onir tells Chief Justice on LGBT ruling

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 15:28

Maverick filmmaker Onir has written a letter to the Chief Justice of India.

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.

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.

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.

Law school trashes apex court ruling on 377

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 16:43

By its ruling on gay sex, the Supreme Court has refused to engage with Babasaheb Ambedkars notion of constitutional morality that restrains the majority from imposing its notions of morality on the minority, the country`s premier law school here has noted.

SC judge favours consensus between legislature, judiciary

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 22:23

In the context of criticism of judicial activism, Supreme Court judge Vikramajit Sen on Saturday said there was a need for a broad consensus between legislature and judiciary in the interest of growth and governance.