India's top court has struck down a colonial-era law that makes homosexual acts punishable by up to 10 years in prison — a landmark judgment that activists hope will improve gay rights in the country.

Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which punishes homosexuality, had remained on the books for so long—since 1861—that even its language was fusty and antique. “Whoever voluntarily has carnal ...

As over 120 activists and allies celebrated Gender and Sexual Minorities Liberation Day on Saturday, they stressed on the fact that there has been no initiative to spread awareness on the Supreme ...