India’s LGBTQ community for decades endured deep-seated discrimination and societal repression, living in the shadows of a nation that often refused to see them.
Yet, in recent years, a wave of change has swept across the country. Slowly but surely, the community is winning battles on multiple fronts.
The most significant breakthrough came in 2018 when India’s Supreme Court struck down Section 377, decriminalizing homosexuality.
This landmark ruling not only rewrote a colonial-era law — it ignited hope, signaling the dawn of a more inclusive India where love is not a crime.