Afifa Sherin H, Delhi based advocate
ABSTRACT
In 2018, a significant milestone was achieved for the LGBT community in India when consensual same-sex acts ceased to be criminalized. However, this legal change alone is insufficient to alter societal perceptions. LGBT individuals continue to face adversity from both society and family, enduring persistent discrimination. Although a specific provision for same-sex attracted people was incorporated into the Indian Penal Code, the groundbreaking Navtej Singh Johar case further decriminalized consensual same-sex activities under Section 377.
Despite this progress, non-consensual same-sex acts remain an offense under Section 377. Mere decriminalization falls short of addressing the broader challenges faced by the LGBT community in attaining legal and societal recognition. This paper aims to present the current scenario of LGBT individuals in India, advocating for societal awareness that they are neither different nor abnormal. It delves into the various social realities and behaviors contributing to the detriments experienced by the LGBT community Beyond Decriminalization: Unveiling the Ongoing Struggles of the LGBT Community in India.
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