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december 2013

Supreme Court of India · 2013-12-11

SURESH KUMAR KOUSHAL vs NAZ FOUNDATION .

Citation / case number
SC 2009/19841
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
SURESH KUMAR KOUSHAL
Respondent
NAZ FOUNDATION .
Author
SUDHANSU JYOTI MUKHOPADHAYA G.S. SINGHVI
Bench
SUDHANSU JYOTI MUKHOPADHAYA G.S. SINGHVI

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's ruling that Section 377 IPC, which criminalizes consensual sexual acts between adults in private, is unconstitutional as it violates Articles 14, 15, and 21 of the Constitution. The Court clarified that the provision will still apply to non-consensual acts and those involving minors. The judgment emphasizes the importance of dignity and self-respect for sexual minorities, affirming the need for legislative reform to align with the Law Commission's recommendations.

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