A major setback over the screening of his movie Vishwaroopam in Tamil Nadu, actor-director Kamal Hasan has decided to move n the Supreme Court on Thursday, seeking to overturn the ban on his ambitious film. Read more
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Govt won’t take solid action on homosexuality
Indian govt. still confused to take a clear stand on “homosexuality”, hesitating to represent its arguments before the Supreme Court on Thursday.
The Supreme Court ire while Additional Solicitor-General PP Malhotra first told the court that same-sex relations were “highly immoral and against societal order,” only to have the government clarify later.
A strong criticism of the government for its failure to clarify its position on the 2009 Delhi high court (HC) verdict decriminalizing homosexuality is the main reason behind its volte-face and said it had not taken a stand on the issue.
The anti-gay rights activists and political, social and religious organizations has filed petition against govt.
On Thursday, A bench of justices GS Singhvi and SJ Mukhopadhaya was hearing petition of those who have opposed the HC verdict. Read more
