02:03 PM (IST), Sep 6

UN lauds SC verdict on homosexuality, hopes it will boost efforts to eliminate stigma

The United Nations lauded the Supreme Court for striking down a "key component" of IPC's Section 377 which criminalises "specific sexual acts between adults" and said the judgment will boost efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination against LGBT persons. It also hoped the ruling will be the first step towards guaranteeing the full range of fundamental rights to LGBT persons.