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India’s Supreme Court to hear arguments on legalising same-sex marriage

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The Supreme Court of India is set to hear arguments in favour of legalising same-sex marriage this week in what could be a historic moment for the LGBTQ+ community. On 6 January, the top court will listen to pleas from same-sex couples about why these marriages should be legally recognised. The lead petition, which was filed by gay couple Supriyo Chakraborty and Abhay Dange, stated that denying these couples this right prevents them from being equal. The second petition, filed by Parth Phiroze Mehrotra and Uday Raj, added that not…

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World of Wonder to expand Drag Race franchise in Japan, India and South Korea

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Drag Race fans rejoice! RuPaul’s massive drag empire is set to expand into more international territories. Since its debut in 2009, the beloved franchise has ruled the pop culture sphere with its incredible drag talent, sickening runways, and hilarious maxi-challenges.  Over the course of 12 years, Drag Race has produced 14 mainstay seasons, numerous spinoffs – including All Stars and Secret Celebrity Drag Race – and various international iterations. Now it looks like World of Wonder and Mama Ru have set their sights on expanding the Drag Race gospel to…

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India’s LGBTQ+ ‘pioneer’ state bans abuse, boosts trans rights

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Police threats, slurs and even violence are all part of LGBTQ+ life in India, but a new rule could ease the onslaught in one southern state as it becomes a “pioneer” for sexual minorities. The government of Tamil Nadu recently changed state conduct rules, telling its police officers to stop harassing LGBTQ+ Indians, on the orders of a high court judge. The change, on paper at least, is radical – even if it is yet to trickle down to street level and mark a true turning point for sidelined minorities…

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Big fat gay Indian wedding? Same-sex couple fight for right to marry

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Swept up in a whirlwind romance after meeting at a Bollywood party in Mumbai, Saattvic and Gaurav Bhatti dreamed of celebrating their love with a typical big, fat Indian wedding. Seven years on, it remains a dream. Same-sex marriages are illegal in India despite the Supreme Court scrapping a colonial-era ban on gay sex in 2018 – a decision that LGBTQ+ Indians say they had hoped would pave the way for more equal rights, including marriage and adoption. That is why Saattvic, who goes by one name, asked the Delhi…

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India on track to make history by appointing first openly gay judge

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The Supreme Court of India collegium has recommended Saurabh Kirpal as a judge of the Delhi High court. On 11 November 2021, the Supreme Court Collegium in India, recommended Saurabh Kirpal to be appointed as a judge of the Delhi High Court. If the action goes ahead, Kirpal will make history as the first openly gay judge in India. However, before we can start celebrating, Kirpal must secure a series of recommendations from the collegium and formal approval from India’s federal government. Kirpal was first recommended for the role as…

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