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In a major setback to the country’s LGBT community, the court has refused a challenge that argued section 377 of the penal code undermines human rights

Hundreds of gay rights activists danced with rainbow flags and balloons through New Delhi on Sunday in celebration of the LGBT community

Kirron Kher is a popular Indian theatre, film and television actress, who has long been fearless and completely committed to the LGBT community in India.

Petition says products such as anal lubes and massagers that are shaped like the phallus violates the anti-gay Section 377 law.

Section 377 is discriminatory, unreasonable and violates individual privacy and human dignity, said Law Commission Chairman Justice AP Shah.

About 5,000 people participated in the January 31 parade and a substantial chunk was formed by the parents who came to support their children and each other.

Secretary General Ban Ki-moon while in the Indian capital New Delhi said he "staunchly opposed the criminalization of homosexuality" as it violates basic rights.

Goa, India’s top tourist destination known for its beaches, is to set up special centers to administer medicines to LGBT youth in order to make them "normal."

Many gay men and women also hide their sexual orientation “fearing rejection, discrimination and violence,” said the popular American weekly news magazine

The survey of 751 people across eight cities showed more than 50 percent admitting to living in constant fear of their sexual orientation being found out.