The Delhi High Court directed the Centre to clarify its stance on a PIL challenging the absence of provisions equivalent to Section 377 in the new criminal laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which previously criminalised “sodomy” and “unnatural sex.” The bench, led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan, granted the Union of India’s counsel ten days to address the concerns raised and set the next hearing for August 27, 2024.
Delhi HC asks Centre to clear its stand on PIL challenging exclusion of provision for unnatural sex in new criminal laws
