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#Section377 : The Constitution Bench assembles for pronouncement of verdict

CJI says its a unanimous verdict expressed through four separate but concurring judgments

"#Section377 is arbitrary. LGBT community posses rights like others. Majoritarian views and popular morality cannot dictate constitutional rights"- CJI Misra's judgment #LGBT

"We have to vanquish prejudice, embrace inclusion, and ensure equal rights"- CJI Misra's judgment #Section377 #LGBT

Sustenance of identity is the essence of existence, CJI Misra's judgment states #Section377 #LGBT

The judgment of CJI Misra(and Justice Khanwilkar) overrules Suresh Kaushal Judgment #Section377 #LGBT

Majoritarianism in constitutionally untenable. Constitution is a dynamic document, having the primary objective of establishing a dynamic and inclusive society- Judgment of CJI Misra and J Khanwilkar #Section377 #LGBT

Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is violation of freedom of speech and expression- Judgment of CJI Misra & J Khanwilkar #Section377 #LGBT

Bodily autonomy is individualistic. Expression of intimacy is part of right to privacy.- Judgment of CJI Misra & J Khanwilkar #Section377 #LGBT

#Section377 to the extent it criminalizes sexual acts between consenting adults, whether homosexual or hetrosexual, is unconstitutional- CJI Misra & Khanwilkar #LGBT

The judgment of CJI Misra & Khanwilkar holds that bestiality will continue to be offence under #Section377

BREAKING : Judgment of CJI Misra & Khanwilkar declares #Section377IPC unconstitutional, to the extent it criminalizes consensual sexual acts between adults, whether homosexual or hetrosexual. However, bestiality will continue as an offence.

J Nariman starts reading out his verdict- Suresh Koushal no longer good law in view of NALSA & Puttaswamy judgments

J Nariman holds that homosexuality cannot be regarded as mental disorder #Section377 #LGBT

Homosexuals have right to live with dignity- J Nariman #Section377 #LGBT

J Chandrachud starts reading out his verdict

#Section377 inflicts tragedy and anguish; it has to be remedied- J Chandrachud #LGBT

#Section377 has travelled so much that it has been destructive to LGBT identity : J Chandrachud #LGBT

Human sexuality cannot be confined to a binary - J Chandrachud #Section377 #LGBT

Justice Indu Malhotra starts reading out the judgment

History owes an apology to these people persecuted by #Section377 for the social ostracism caused by the section - J Indu Malhotra #LGBT

Any kind of sexual activity with animals shall remain penal offence under #Section377 of the IPC: SC