Entry #6021: Homosexual activity in Maharashtra

Current Version

RegionMaharashtra
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusLegal
Start Datepast
End Datenow
DescriptionUnder the 2018 Indian Supreme Court Ruling.
Sourceshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-10/india-s-top-court-starts-hearing-case-on-legalization-of-gay-sex
Reports (1)
  • Status is not correct "decision has not been taken by the court to overturn the law"


Revision History (4)

Revision by Ausyk

Old Value New Value (Current)
ValueIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)Legal
NoteCurrently being reviewed with the intention of abolishment by the Supreme Court of India, but remains illegal with up to 10 year imprisonment.Under the 2018 Indian Supreme Court Ruling.
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Currently being reviewed with the intention of abolishment by the Supreme Court of India, but remains illegal with up to 10 year imprisonment. Under the 2018 Indian Supreme Court Ruling.

Revision by FCBSIX

Old Value New Value
ValueLegalIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)
NoteUnder the supreme court.Currently being reviewed with the intention of abolishment by the Supreme Court of India, but remains illegal with up to 10 year imprisonment.
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Under the supreme court. Currently being reviewed with the intention of abolishment by the Supreme Court of India, but remains illegal with up to 10 year imprisonment.
SourcesNohttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-10/india-s-top-court-starts-hearing-case-on-legalization-of-gay-sex
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No https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-10/india-s-top-court-starts-hearing-case-on-legalization-of-gay-sex

Revision by Ausyk

Old Value New Value
ValueIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)Legal
NoteUp to 10 years in prison. Under the supreme court.
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Up to 10 years in prison. Under the supreme court.

Revision by Ausyk

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NoteNoUp to 10 years in prison.
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No Up to 10 years in prison.

Ausyk created this entry.