Mohit Kumar Manderna & Kritika Vatsa, BBA LL.B. (Hons.) at O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat
ABSTRACT:
This paper provides a critical analysis of the movie "Aligarh," which highlights the struggles of the LGBTQ+ community in India and their fight for equal rights. The movie depicts the conflict between a man's right to his sexuality and society's invasion of his privacy through the story of a university professor who was suspended and harassed after being filmed engaged in same-sex sexual activity. The paper also explores the legal and socio-political issues surrounding homosexuality in India, including the history of criminalization under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code and the legal challenges to its constitutionality. The paper argues that Section 377 violated the fundamental rights of homosexuals and examines the impact of the partial decriminalization of homosexuality by the Delhi High Court in 2009. The paper concludes that the movie "Aligarh" serves as a powerful portrayal of the plights of homosexuals in India and their struggle for equal rights.
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