Octogenarian HAPPY THAT gay son has law on his side
Octogenarian HAPPY THAT gay son has law on his side
Gopalkrishn Gupta (82) can breathe easy now. Worried that he will not be around much longer to protect his homosexual son from a continuous barrage of hate and insensitivity from the 'straight' world, the Delhi High Court verdict has lessened the load off his shoulders.
Dinesh (35) is a gay aspiring scriptwriter. Said his father, "We live in a very narrow-minded society and this hearing is a boon for Dinesh.
It will still be an uphill task to gain acceptance, but at least the ruling means he has a say. It's a big relief for me. l I may not live enough to keep protecting my son from insensitive people."
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Dinesh also battles a rare brittle bone disease Osteogenesis Imperfecta that has left him crippled. Gupta's wife passed away in 2006 without knowing of Dinesh's sexual preferences.
Gupta, who since found out, has been supportive of his son's preferences. Dinesh is ecstatic. "I hope this Act will help many others like come out of the closet and tell their families.
The ruling has also instilled confidence in me to find someone to support my script. I may even be able to find a partner as well. There are so many exciting possibilities now."
what is u00a0u00a0section 377?
Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code drafted in 1860 by Lord Macaulay criminalises gay sex. It states whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for term which may extend to 10 years, and shall also be liable to a fine.
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