All you need to know section 377 of the indian penal code is an archaic law that was introduced during the british era in 1860s and makes gay sex a crime for which the punishment can. Produced by the creative gypsy, and directed by amit khanna who also plays the gay protagonist, the series is a situational comedy following a quirky group of individuals who share a flat together in mumbai. A bankruptcy judge or magistrate judge who makes an election under paragraph 2 shall be entitled to a lumpsum credit under section 8342 or 8424 of title 5, united states code, as the case may be, for any service which is covered under section 377 of title 28, united states code, as added by this section, pursuant to that election, and with. Dec 21, 20 section 377 ipc has the effect of viewing all gay men as criminals. A gay social networking app, blued, today launched episode 2 of web series still about section 377 season 2 on their app. Sonyliv to showcase dancing shiva productions still. Sec 377 of the ipc was introduced by the british government, which subsequently introduced it to other colonies around the world. I watched 1st episode series more than 100 times and continue forever till my life, not at all. Moreover article 2 says that the state shall not make any law, which takes away or abridges the rights conferred by this part and any law made in contravention of this clause shall, to the extent of the contravention, be void. All about section 377 is a new webseries which recently had its first episode broadcast on youtube. Modelled on the buggery act of 1533, it makes sexual activities against the order of nature illegal. Season 1 for all about section 377 aired on 27 mar 16 and available to watch online on streaming platform youtube. All about section 377 season 2 thus is an important content for the world to witness as it aims to break prejudices as well as. The supreme court of india, in a watershed judgement, decriminalized a part of 158yearold section 377 of the indian penal code in 2018.
Still about section 377 episode 9 the finale youtube. Director amit khanna, who also plays a central character in the eightepisode miniseries, uses the title to highlight issues concerning the lgbt community, especially the stigma that follows. Still about section 377 episode 1 welcome to the village. Male version of din shagna da for all about section 377. All about section 377 web series to be back with season. A still from the famous web comedydrama series all about section 377 season 2. Important members of the commonwealth have decriminalised it ages ago. The new season will delve further into the lgbt community and will highlight the struggles of the transgenders community. Called all about section 377, the series was first launched on youtube in march this year, as 8 webisodes. The provision was introduced by british colonial authorities in the british raj as section 377 of the indian penal code, and was used as the model for sodomy laws in many other british colonies, in many cases with the same section. With ankit bhatia, amit khanna, gunjan malhotra, gaurav mishra. All you need to know about section 377 homosexuality is considered a taboo in a largely conservative indian society which appears to be divided on the controversial issue. All about section 377 web series to be back with season 2 soon. Code section group california legislative information.
It is an archaic colonial law that was brought in by the british. All about section 377, then, is a beneficiary of the new renaissance overtaking the online space. The law criminalises any sexual behaviour against theorder of nature which in practise criminalises the lives of lgbti people in india. Whether section 377 of ipc constitutionally valid right to. A photo from the first web series which started in march a photo from the first web series which started in march amit khanna. All about section 377 which takes its name from the indian penal codes section 377, which criminalises homosexuality claims to. Section 377 is an archaic british law that finds mention in all commonwealth countries in some form or the other. Section 377 season 2 delves further into the issues faced by the lgbtq community in india and highlights the. He is also the founder and editor of gaylaxy magazine.
All about section 377 plot a fictional show in which a straight guy lives with two gay guys, and is aimed at educating the masses on the struggles of the lgbt community in india. Read all news including political news, current affairs and news headlines online on all about section 377 today. Mumbaibased fashion photographer, writer and director, amit khanna launched the. Tellychakkar has exclusive information that a reprised version sung by a male voice is in the making as per our sources, the second season of all about section 377 directed by amit khanna is expected to. After the successful run of its first season, the second season of all about section 377 will be streamed in january next year. The section seems neutral in that it criminalizes certain sexual acts and not people and their identities. A story of an urban gay couple who land up in a village in order to convince one of the partners family to accept them is the crux of the season. What is section 377 of indian penal code and why is it unconstitutional. A summary of the supreme court verdict on section 377. Muralidhar answered in the affirmative and read down section 377 holding that it violated articles 14, 15 and 21 of the constitution, which guaranteed the right to equality before law, right not to be discriminated on the grounds of sex and right to life and liberty respectively. Section 377a of the penal code singapore wikipedia. For all the episodes of still about section 377 click.
Season 2 focusses on the pressures faced by the lgbt community within the country, and their fight for acceptance within the system. Ndtv to broadcast indian lgbtq web series all about. Mar 27, 2016 all about section 377 episode 3 tum dono hi beautiful ho by the creative gypsy and amit khanna. Still about section 377 episode 1 welcome to the village youtube. Lgbt is basically the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. And the sc, on its part, gave a strong indication it plans to go ahead and scrap the.
To get a better understanding of the law it is necessary to trace its history, to understand exactly how the law came to be. India is a developing country and progressive laws will boost the growth and development. The hue and cry about the scrapping of the section seemed to have died down a few months back, but a fresh protest has been launched against section 377. All about section 377 season 2 thus is an important. Pride marches held in three indian cities in last two months next article for the first time, lgbt community joins celebration of sikh festival and takes part in baisakhi parade in canada. This thought brings us to the season 2 of all about section 377. The web series still about section 377 season 2 is an important content for the world as it aims to break prejudices and brings in light the reality of the lgbtq community. In association with production house dancing shiva, this gbtq based series is live on blued app and later will be published on youtube. Still about section 377 episode 4 the confrontation youtube. Directed by amit khanna, the upcoming web series is currently under post. The third episode of the queer webseries all about section 377 has been released. The 6th episode of queer webseries all about section 377 is available now.
But did you know that this section was introduced during the british rule in 1861. Section 377 latest breaking news, pictures, photos and video news. In a historic win for india, sc decriminalized section 377. The item of legislation was added to the penal code in the 1930s. It is an adult, comedy webseries starring karan arora, ankit bhatia, madhu anand chandhock and amit khanna. Free covid19 helpline for mental health of transgender community. First digital pride hackathon planned to save pride season 2020. Remember the popular webseries all about section 377, directed by amit khanna.
While the law was read down in britain in the 1970s, the law continues as a colonial legacy. All about section 377 episode 8 season finale the series takes its name from section 377 of the indian penal code, which criminalises homosexuality. Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished with 1imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Meanwhile, increase in penetration of internet has also opened new doors for ottvod and mobile tv platforms.
Rajnath singh, a member of the ruling party bjp and the home minister, is on record shortly after the law was reinstated in 20, claiming that his party is unambiguously in favour of the law, also claiming that we will state at an all party meeting if it is called that we support section 377 because we believe that homosexuality is an unnatural act. Aas377 featured section 377 video web series previous article in pics. Section 377 of the indian penal code criminalises consensual private sexual acts between adults. Speaking about the theme of season 2, amit khanna, said the second season essentially is about an urban gay couple rohit and sid landing up in a village and how they educate sids family about the lgbtq community. A still from the season 2 of web series all about section 377. Section 377 has always been under public discourse and discussion. The scrapping of section 377 also paves the way to strengthen the rights of transgender persons bill 2014, the bill which granted a legal right to the transgender community.
Still about section 377 episode 2 love is love youtube. This time around the web series will showcase reaction and views of the lesseducated people of rural india. While the first season educated the viewers about homosexuality and section 377, the second season will focus on transgender rights and may be even samesex marriage. A fictional show in which a straight guy lives with two gay guys, and is aimed at.
Supreme court constitution bench headed by chief justice dipak misra to pronounce the verdict tomorrow. Online indian tv is seeing a revolution with shows like. The court shall determine the respective rights in an award of the persons entitled to assert the cause of action. This story is of a homophobic man from haryana a jatt who comes to the fast city of mumbai to make a name for himself and has to stay with his cousin who he finds out is homosexual but with nowhere to go he shifts with him. We intend to educate our viewers on issues faced by transgender people as well as poeple from the hijara community in india. Satyamev jayate season 3 episode 3 accepting alternative sexualities full. Currently, 32 members of the commonwealth do not criminalise homosexuality, but a majority still does. However there are numerous misconceptions regarding its origin and history. Season 2 stills of web series all about section 377 photogallery. On february 2 this year, a curative petition filed by the naz foundation, which concerns itself with the welfare of the lgbt community and others was heard by the supreme court.
Season 2 stills of web series all about section 377. Get glued to episode 2 of all about section 377 fun, drama, emotions and entertainment continues. Still about section 377 is about acceptance, and portrays the emotional aspects of a gay couple. Presented by blued app download app link written and directed by amit khanna produced by shyam patel. In an action under this article, damages may be awarded that, under all the circumstances of the case, may be just, but may not include damages recoverable under section 377. Carnal intercourse against the order of nature with man. From british raj to changing times, what india needs to understand because it is not common does not mean it should be condemned.
Please leave your comments and also subscribe to our youtube channel for. Directed by amit khanna, the upcoming web series is. Jun 24, 2016 decoding the creative gypsys all about sec377 with amit khanna. Well, the second season of the series is coming soon. Section 377 of the penal code in 41 former british colonies criminalizes all unnatural sexual acts including anal sex between men and other homosexual acts. All about section 377 episode 2 tottaa by the creative. Everything you need to know about section 377 of indian penal. Providing relief to the lgbtqa community, the apex court ended a part of the century and a half old law by a fivejudge constitution bench passed the judgment. The final episode of the 8 episode series all about section 377 is out now. All about section 377 is a comedy webseries starring karan arora, ankit bhatia, madhu anand chandhock and amit khanna.
The song din shagna da from anushka sharmas phillauri became one of the top songs in every brides play list. The channel kick starts with its first ever webseries on all about section 377, enjoy watching episode 1 and let us know your views. Jun 16, 2017 lets untangle the spaghetti of section 377 wordbyword. Human rights and section 377 of indian penal code lawlex. All about section 377 season 2 will be the first web series to be set in rural india, in a village called jatkhor. All about section 377 episode 3 tum dono hi beautiful ho by the creative gypsy and amit khanna duration.
Navtej singh johar a leading bharatnatyam dancer and. Some activists have called it a regressive and unjust law which curtails the fundamental rights of citizens. Since this law was introduced in 1861 during the british era it is c. The bench of justices ajit prakash shah and justice s. It is sid and rohits anniversary, so there is celebration all around.
Section 377a is a singaporean law criminalising sex between consenting adults. All about section 377 episode 6 directed by amit khanna on one end of the cinematic spectrum, you have the serious feature film aligarh which deals with coming out of the closet and freedom of. Why you must definitely check out the new season of all. Section 377 of the india penal code criminalizes any sexual activity that is against the order of nature. Exclusive desi blog for all those who desires indian men. All about section 377 episode 6 directed by amit khanna. Find section 377 news headlines, photos, videos, comments, blog posts and opinion at the indian express. The journey hence is funny as well as emotional with its set of highs and lows. Suresh chaudhry gulshan nain has come to bombay to. Web series all about section 377 season 2 to stream next. You can watch the second and first episodes by clicking on the links about the series. Get all the latest news and updates on all about section 377 only on.
All about section 377 episode 2 tottaa by the creative gypsy. All the 9 episodes of the season will be available on. Mar 27, 2016 the channel kick starts with its first ever webseries on all about section 377, enjoy watching episode 1 and let us know your views. These persons, in addition to the parents or guardian, shall constitute the primary list of persons to whom the child may be released. It begins with a heart broken mark rohits makeup assistant crying over everyones shoulder because his boyfriend is marrying a girl, and ends with sid reassuring rohit of his love for him. Blued app launches episode 2 of still about section 377. All about section 377 season 2 official trailer section 377 season 2 delves further into the issues faced by the lgbtq community in india and highlights the struggles of the transgender community directed by. On 6 september 2018, the supreme court of india ruled that the application of section 377 to consensual homosexual sex between adults was.
Still about section 377 tv series 2018 plot summary. With karan arora, ankit bhatia, madhu anand chandhock, amit khanna. In australia, cartoon network would resume airing new episodes in april 2008, and aired the remainder of the season from november 2008 to january 2009, form episode 170 through 195. All about section 377 tv miniseries 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Season 2 stills of web series all about section 377 photogallery at etimes. Still about section 377 episode 3 ijjazat permission youtube. Further, petitioner argued that article 15 prohibits discrimination on several enumerated grounds, which include sex and sex under article 151 must be read expansively to include a prohibition of discrimination on ground of sexual orientation as the prohibited ground of. Still about section 377 tv series 2018 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Web series all about section 377 season 2 will talk. Lawyers have argued that the notorious criminal tribes act, 1871. Section 377 of the indian penal code is a section of the indian penal code introduced in 1861 during the british rule of india. According to kpmgficcis media and entertainment report 2016, this particular industry grew by 12. All about section 377 2016 season 2 web series watch. A fictional show in which a straight guy lives with two gay guys, and is aimed at educating the masses on the struggles of the lgbt community in india. Why i think we dont need to scrap section 377, we only need.
Nonetheless, i enjoyed myself thoroughly while shooting season 2. Companies act 2014, section 377 irish statute book. Read more about web series all about section 377 season 2 to stream next year on business standard. A summary of the supreme court verdict on section 377 brief background section 377 of the indian penal code, 1860 makes certain acts illegal. The episode turns a little preachy which is expected and goes on to inform the viewers what section 377 is and how it affects the lgbt community. Jul, 2018 by leaving it to the supreme courts wisdom to decide on the constitutionality of section 377, the centre has signalled it is not opposed to the decriminalisation of samesex relationships as. The centre on wednesday put the onus of deciding the fate of section 377 on the supreme court sc. We have all heard of the infamous section 377 of the indian penal code, which criminalizes homosexuality. The 7th episode of the web series all about section 377 is about love and heartbreak, and is also the most emotional one till now.
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