Entry #11399: Homosexual activity in Jammu and Kashmir

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RegionJammu and Kashmir
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusLegal
Start DateSep 6, 2018
End Date(none)
DescriptionUnder Indian Laws.
Sourceshttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_India

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edited by Ro_Guy

Old Value (Original) New Value (Current)
ValueIllegal (other penalty)Legal
Start Date(unknown)Sep 6, 2018
DescriptionHomosexuality is Illegal in Jammu&KashmirUnder Indian Laws.
SourcesAs a Citizen of Jammu&Kashmir and by local sources. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_India

https://www.equaldex.com/region/india
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As a Citizen of Jammu&Kashmir and by local sources. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_India https://www.equaldex.com/region/india

created by Safura

Original entry
StatusIllegal (other penalty)
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionHomosexuality is Illegal in Jammu&Kashmir
SourcesAs a Citizen of Jammu&Kashmir and by local sources.
Reports (4)
  • Newer law has been passed "It comes under indian laws since august 2019 all statuses are same as that of india"
  • Newer law has been passed "Jammu Kashmir now comes under indian penal code"
  • Status is not correct "State has been divided into union territories hence law of India now applies - pls change status"
  • Status is not correct "Union territory, under the jurisdiction of the constitution of India."