Current Version
| Region | India |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT issues |
| Status | No censorship |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Description | In India, there were no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQIA topics until 2026. |
| Sources | https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/india/ - Section 6.7, Paragraph 14 https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2026/03/india-presidential-approval-of-regressive-transgender-bill-a-major-step-backward-for-human-rights/ |
| Federal Law | Yes |
Revision History (4)
edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Troubling developments that could inhibit expression.
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| End Date | (none) | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Description | In India, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQIA topics. | In India, there were no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQIA topics until 2026. |
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| Sources | https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/india/ - Section 6.7, Paragraph 14 | https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/india/ - Section 6.7, Paragraph 14 https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2026/03/india-presidential-approval-of-regressive-transgender-bill-a-major-step-backward-for-human-rights/ |
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edited by jadeywadey. set as federal law
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| Federal Law | No | Yes |
edited by jadeywadey. adding sources (empty source censorship)
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| Description | In India, there are no laws restricting to discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. | In India, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQIA topics. |
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| Sources | https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/india/ - Section 6.7, Paragraph 14 | |