Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India
GPTKB entity
Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legal_case
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| gptkbp:case_number |
Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 76 of 2018
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| gptkbp:case_significance |
gptkb:freedom_of_expression
gptkb:political_reforms social change influence on public policy symbol of hope landmark ruling empowerment of marginalized communities judicial activism inspiration for activists catalyst for change advancement of civil liberties impact on future legislation constitutional morality equality before law human rights advancement influence on international human rights law reaffirmation of constitutional rights right to love impact on mental health of LGBTQ+ individuals affirmation of dignity encouragement of dialogue on sexuality judicial recognition of diversity progressive interpretation of law recognition of love as a fundamental right recognition of sexual orientation rejection of colonial laws strengthening of constitutional values validation of personal relationships |
| gptkbp:case_types |
constitutional law
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| gptkbp:court |
gptkb:New_Delhi
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| gptkbp:decided_by |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_India
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| gptkbp:effective_date |
2018-09-06
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
decriminalization movement in India
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India
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| gptkbp:impact |
LGBT rights in India
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| gptkbp:involved_parties |
gptkb:Union_of_India
gptkb:Navtej_Singh_Johar |
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
2018 SCC On Line SC 1350
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| gptkbp:judged_by |
gptkb:Justice_DY_Chandrachud
gptkb:Justice_Indu_Malhotra 2018-09-06 |
| gptkbp:judgment_effect |
repeal of Section 377
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| gptkbp:judgment_outcome |
protection against discrimination
affirmation of individual rights |
| gptkbp:judicial_review |
fundamental rights
right to privacy right to equality |
| gptkbp:legal_outcome |
unconstitutional
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| gptkbp:legal_representation |
Advocate Anand Grover
Advocate Arvind Datar |
| gptkbp:precedent |
Section 377 of IPC
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| gptkbp:public_reaction |
criticism from conservative groups
celebration among LGBTQ+ community |
| gptkbp:related_cases |
gptkb:Suresh_Kumar_Koushal_v._Naz_Foundation
gptkb:Koushal_v._Naz_Foundation |
| gptkbp:significance |
decriminalization of homosexuality in India
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:D._Y._Chandrachud
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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