Karan Johar leads jubilant tweets on abolishing Section 377 in India
Filmmaker Karan Johar is one of many celebrities going on social media to celebrate the Supreme Court’s decision to abolish Section 377 – a landmark victory for gay rights.
The ruling said that it is not a crime saying sexual orientation is natural and people have no control on it. In the judgement, the Supreme Court said, “The law must be interpreted as per the requirement of changing times.”
It added, “Consensual sex between adults in private space, which is not harmful to women or children, cannot be denied as it is a matter of individual choice. Section 377 results in discrimination and is violative of constitutional principles.”
Bollywood stars including Johar have taken to social media to share the news. The ‘Koffee With Karan’ host said, “Historical judgment!!!! So proud today! Decriminalising homosexuality and abolishing #Section377 is a huge thumbs up for humanity and equal rights! The country gets its oxygen back! ?????????”
Historical judgment!!!! So proud today! Decriminalising homosexuality and abolishing #Section377 is a huge thumbs up for humanity and equal rights! The country gets its oxygen back! ????????? pic.twitter.com/ZOXwKmKDp5
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) September 6, 2018
India is a country where the culture changes every 100km. Accepting diversity has to be the core value of every Indian and frankly is the only way India will survive and thrive. Scrapping #Section377 is a step in that direction. It is a good day for India.
— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) September 6, 2018
RIP #Section377
The new sunshine of this day is that of a progressive India. Love all!— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) September 6, 2018
Congratulations to all the activists and petitioners on #SupremeCourt judgement scrapping #Section377 Your perseverance just made #India a freer place for everyone ! #LoveIsLove #Pride #377Verdict #377Scrapped Three cheers for the #SupremeCourt pic.twitter.com/grA64TTB3w
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) September 6, 2018
RIP #Section377. Happy birthday 2018 !! Equal love. Equal lives. Proud Indian today. ♥️???
— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) September 6, 2018
