Sec 377 damaging psychological well-being of homosexuals: Justice Shah
February 16, 2015  23:32
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The existing laws pertaining to gay sex are damaging the psychological well-being of homosexuals in the country, Law Commission Chairman Justice A P Shah said today.

"Section 377 is discriminatory in its application, unreasonable in its intent, deprives a group of its personal autonomy and violates individual privacy and human dignity.

"Consequences of the laws in our country on gay sex include damage to the psychological well being of homosexuals, encouragement of violence and facilitation of police harassment and discrimination against the LGBT community," Justice Shah said.

He was speaking at the book launch of 'Sexual orientation and Gender Identity' authored by Justice Michael Kirby, former judge of the High Court of Australia. The event was organised by Society of India Law Firms (SILF) at Hyatt Regency here.
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