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Rights of the LGBT as per the existing law.

In India, the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people are not explicitly protected under the law. In fact, homosexuality was criminalized under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which stated that "carnal intercourse against the order of nature" was a punishable offense. However, in September 2018, the Supreme Court of India struck down this law, effectively decriminalizing homosexuality in India.


While the decriminalization of homosexuality is a major step forward for LGBT rights in India, there are still many issues that need to be addressed. For example, same-sex marriage is not recognized in India, and there are no laws protecting LGBT people from discrimination in the workplace or in housing. In addition, transgender people in India face significant discrimination and are often denied access to education, employment, and healthcare.


Despite these challenges, there are organizations and activists working to improve the rights of LGBT people in India. In 2014, the Supreme Court of India recognized the rights of transgender people and ordered the government to take steps to ensure their equality and inclusion. In addition, there are several organizations working to promote the rights of LGBT people in India, including the Naz Foundation, the Humsafar Trust, and the India HIV/AIDS Alliance.


In conclusion, while the decriminalization of homosexuality in India was a major step forward for LGBT rights, there is still much work to be done to ensure that LGBT people are able to enjoy the same rights and protections as their non-LGBT counterparts

 
 
 

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