On Wednesday Supreme Court India ruled that gay sex is a criminal offense. They set aside a Delhi High Court verdict from 2009 which had decriminalized homosexuality. The verdict held that Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code which outlaws sex "against the order of nature" is constitutionally valid. Conviction carries a fine and a jail sentence of upto 10 years.
Bollywood actors expressed their disappointment through Twitter.
Aamir Khan: "I am most disappointed with this judgment. It feels very intolerant and violative of basic human rights. It's a shame," the star said in a statement.”
Filmmaker Karan Johar tweeted: For all those who think that this judgment gives them a right to talk about their self appointed machoism...GET A LIFE!!!
Actor Farhan Akhtar also tweeted: The Supreme Court got it wrong today. #Sec377.