We must ensure justice prevails this time around and we do not go backwards making homosexual acts illegal again. 'It is not only about decriminalising but recognising our fundamental rights,' Akhilesh Godi, one of the petitioners in the case, told Reuters shortly before the judgement was announced.Īmar Singh, a royal activist who contributed towards the fight for legalisation, told MailOnline today: ‘This is a great day for India and equal rights. This is a good day for human rights,' Meenakshi Ganguly, South Asia director for Human Rights Watch said on Twitter. 'Thanks to all that fought for this, braving the worst sort of prejudice. 'So proud today! Decriminalizing homosexuality and abolishing section 377 is a huge thumb up for humanity and equal rights! The country gets its oxygen back!' he wrote on Twitter. Karan Johar, a Bollywood producer and director, said Thursday's verdict was history in the making. Some high-profile Bollywood films have dealt with gay issues but being gay is still seen as shameful in much of the country.
