VOICED : Protests as India recriminalizes gay sex

The video discusses the protest against India's Supreme Court ruling that upheld a law banning gay sex, reversing a 2009 decision that decriminalized it. This ruling is seen as a setback for gay rights, aligning India with countries that criminalize homosexuality. The video explores cultural and religious perspectives, the impact on the gay community, and the response from rights activists who argue the law infringes on constitutional rights. Despite rare prosecutions, the ruling poses a threat of life imprisonment for homosexuals.

What was the significant legal change regarding gay rights in India as discussed in the first section?

• The introduction of anti-discrimination laws

• The upholding of a law banning gay sex

• The decriminalization of gay sex

• The legalization of gay marriage

Which year did the landmark ruling occur that initially decriminalized gay sex in India?

• 2005

• 2009

• 2017

• 2013

What is a common cultural belief in India regarding homosexuality, as mentioned in the second section?

• It is seen as a Western influence

• It is celebrated in all communities

• It is considered a mental illness

• It is widely accepted

How did the 2009 decriminalization impact the gay community in India?

• It led to increased discrimination

• It had no significant impact

• It encouraged many to come out

• It resulted in more legal challenges

What do rights activists argue about the law banning gay sex?

• It infringes on constitutional rights

• It is supported by all communities

• It is rarely enforced

• It aligns with constitutional rights