Manderna, Mohit Kumar and Vatsa, Kritika (2023) Legalizing love: Section 377 and the struggle for LGBTQ rights in India through the lens of Aligarh. Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research, 5 (2). ISSN 2582-8878
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Abstract
This paper provides a critical analysis of the movie "Aligarh," which highlights the struggles of the LGBTQ+ community in India and their fight for equal rights. The movie depicts the conflict between a man's right to his sexuality and society's invasion of his privacy through the story of a university professor who was suspended and harassed after being filmed engaged in same-sex sexual activity. The paper also explores the legal and socio-political issues surrounding homosexuality in India, including the history of criminalization under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code and the legal challenges to its constitutionality. The paper argues that Section 377 violated the fundamental rights of homosexuals and examines the impact of the partial decriminalization of homosexuality by the Delhi High Court in 2009. The paper concludes that the movie "Aligarh" serves as a powerful portrayal of the plights of homosexuals in India and their struggle for equal rights.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Social Sciences (General) Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Law and Legal Studies |
JGU School/Centre: | Jindal Global Law School |
Depositing User: | Dharmveer Modi |
Date Deposited: | 27 Jan 2025 06:14 |
Last Modified: | 27 Jan 2025 06:14 |
Official URL: | https://www.ijllr.com/post/legalizing-love-section... |
URI: | https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/9055 |
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