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    The document discusses support for legalizing gay marriage in India. It provides historical context from ancient scriptures and art showing that homosexuality was tolerated in India. It summarizes the current law under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code that criminalizes "carnal intercourse against the order of nature" and the legal challenges to it. The document also discusses biological evidence that sexual orientation is innate and natural, occurring due to genetic and hormonal factors rather than choice or upbringing. It shares personal anecdotes and lists some Indian gay celebrities to promote visibility and acceptance.

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    The document discusses support for legalizing gay marriage in India. It provides historical context from ancient scriptures and art showing that homosexuality was tolerated in India. It summarizes the current law under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code that criminalizes "carnal intercourse against the order of nature" and the legal challenges to it. The document also discusses biological evidence that sexual orientation is innate and natural, occurring due to genetic and hormonal factors rather than choice or upbringing. It shares personal anecdotes and lists some Indian gay celebrities to promote visibility and acceptance.

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    Gay Marriages in India: Prasad Balasubramanian

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    The document discusses support for legalizing gay marriage in India. It provides historical context from ancient scriptures and art showing that homosexuality was tolerated in India. It summarizes the current law under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code that criminalizes "carnal intercourse against the order of nature" and the legal challenges to it. The document also discusses biological evidence that sexual orientation is innate and natural, occurring due to genetic and hormonal factors rather than choice or upbringing. It shares personal anecdotes and lists some Indian gay celebrities to promote visibility and acceptance.

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    Lets support

    Gay marriages in
    India

    Prasad Balasubramanian

    Gay In India/Mythology
    Scriptures:
    (600BC)

    (400BC)


    (Rig Veda)

    Svairini (Lesbian)
    Kliba, Sandha,
    Napumsaka,Panda
    Eunuch
    Temple Arts:
    Khajuraho
    Odisha, Karnataka,
    TN

    India historically has


    been
    Tolerant, Accommodative,
    Non Judgmental, more
    accepting than

    now

    IPCWhoever voluntarily has carnal


    377
    intercourse against the order of
    nature with any man, woman or
    animal, shall be punished with
    imprisonment for life, or with
    imprisonment of either description
    for term which may extend to ten
    years, and shall also be liable to
    fine.
    Introduced in 1860 by British
    Delhi High court declared its
    unconstitutional in 2009
    2013 Supreme Court Overturned
    the rule

    Biological Facts
    + Sexual Orientation

    + Not just
    Humans
    - 14% Sea Gulls
    - 6% Australian
    Black Swans
    - 8% male sheep

    + Gay is

    - From Womb Days


    - not Early childhood
    experiences, parenting
    - No Consensus
    among biologists on why
    Homo
    Natural

    - Different Biological Wiring


    - hormonal & genetic differences
    - Not by choice

    Biological Facts

    My Friends who are Gay


    Tamil, A Stand up
    Comedian in USA
    By Birth Girl, changed
    sex to Male

    Friends lesbian wife


    (Divorced after coming
    out - South Indian)

    My wifes friend male but sexually


    female - Brazil

    Indian Gay Celebrities

    Onir
    Vikram
    Seth
    Rohit Bal

    Manish
    Arora

    Bangalore Queer Film Festival

    "THE WELCOME" UN's Free & Equal Video

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