Now it’s been challenged in the Supreme Court by some whacko astrologer and I have no doubt that the outcome would be the same. Gay sex is legal in India, and you can’t turn the clock back

@gooddaysunshine: Generally, the judgement of a HC is binding in absence of a SC judgement on the same topic or the judgement of another HC. A SC judgement is law while in the presence of conflicting lower court judgement, it would depend on the merits of the individual case. The judgement of the Delhi HC stands good for the entire country, unless and until the matter is raised before a different HC, wherein it is of immense pursuasive value. Currently being the only case on the issue, it stands.

Also the judgement stands, until the legislature amends the law. Also, the matter was referred back to the Delhi HC by the SC which disapproved of the HC’s dealing of the case on grounds that the petitioner was not an affected party & such matters on ‘academic grounds’ cannot be entertained. An appeal must lie to the SC, and the result of such judgement shall be binding on all courts in the country.

For example- being ‘gay’ seems to have been made glamorous now (due to the publicity it is receiving and plus with Celina Jaitley supporting it) , and there’s a possibility that teenagers may be lured into it by the glamour quotient!!

In fact one Muslim leader has hinted that appeal to the Supreme court is still open.

But the channel hosts at least seem to be more aware and clued in – and in favour of this.

I just hope that this is here to stay.