Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Human Rights in India

Question:
Which of the following court of India declared Section 377 dealing with homosexuality as invalid and unconstitutional?
Options:
Delhi High Court
Punjab and Haryana High Court
Madras High Court
Supreme Court of India
Correct Answer:
Delhi High Court
Explanation:
In 2009, Section 377 was declared invalid and unconstitutional by the Delhi High Court to protect rights to privacy, non-discrimination, and liberty of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans gender people. But in 2013, the Supreme Court reversed the High Court's decision.