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SC ruling on Section 377: Activists react
Updated On: 03 February, 2016 09:38 AM IST | | Maleeva Rebello
Following Supreme Court’s decision to refer plea against Sec 377 to a five-judge bench, mid-day spoke to a few gay and Equal Rights activists. Here’s what they said


In the true sense this is curative, a cure for injustice has been taken. The world is watching and this is a progressive step. I am optimistic that good is around the corner. A new avenue for human rights has been opened. Humanity has won vs hypocrisy.” - Manvendra Singh Gohil Better known as gay prince who runs Lakshya Trust in Gujarat.

It is a progressive step that accepts the problems with Section 377. Yesterday was a great day. I am eagerly awaiting the passing of the judgment. The hope of people looking at the LGBT community in a new light post this case reopening is a great feeling.” - Anand Chandrani from Sarathi Trust in Nagpur.




