SC-HOMOSEXUALITY 2 LST

The DCPCR submitted that plethora of scientific
research highlighting the problems of homosexual behaviour and
their serious impact on child welfare was not brought before
the High Court which held that the homosexual behaviour is a
normal behaviour.

"The High Court was not having the benefit of
scientific studies and on a very scanty, selective material
has passed the judgement holding that the homosexual behaviour
is a normal behaviour," the petition said.

The Commission contended that gay sex would adversely
affect the physiological and mental development of a child and
the High Court has failed to take into account the problems
encountered by homosexuals and their outcome on society at
large including children.

The petition has contended that the age of 18 years to
define adulthood for consensual homosexual act in private is
unreasonable as the age is characterised by changes and
turmoil where the inquisitiveness and peer group pressure play
a major role in the personality development of a child.

The apex court had earlier issued a notice to the
Centre on a petition filed by a Christian body, a disciple of
Yoga guru Ramdev and astrologer Suresh Kumar Kaushal seeking
a stay on the High Court verdict legalising gay sex on the
ground that it will have a catastrophic effect on the
society's moral fabric.

All the petitioners have sought setting aside of the
July two High Court verdict legalising gay sex between
consenting adults in private, which was earlier a criminal
offence punishable with upto life imprisonment. PTI KRS
SDE


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