Gay activists protest Section 377 in Mumbai
Gay activists protest Section 377 in Mumbai Pink balloons and painted faces stood out amidst the rush of office-goers in Mumbai on a grey evening at Flora Fountain. "Pyaar Hua Ikraar Hua Queer Hua To Kya Hua" screamed a multi-coloured banner as flashbulbs went off and the Indian protesters took a break. A visibly frightened 21-year-old, who shied away from the cameras, summed up the purpose of the march: "Once the law is amended, people like me can live in dignity." What law is that? Section 377 of course - Whoever has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years, and shall also be liable to a fine."�[Date: 17-Aug-05 ]
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