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Gay sex among consenting adults legal: Delhi HC

July 02, 2009 11:03 IST

In a historic judgment, the Delhi [ Images ] High Court on Thursday legalised gay sex among consenting adults.

The amendment in Section 377 will decriminalise homosexuality, said the Delhi HC.

Gay rights activists across India [ Images ] have hailed the judgment.

Further details are awaited.

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