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When Surya Broke the Internet and Section 377

*As of 6 September 2018, the section which criminalised  certain forms of sex between consenting adults has been struck down by the Indian Supreme Court. You can read the full judgment  here .* 12 November 2017 marked the celebration of the 10 th Delhi Queer Pride festival, where thousands took to the streets to march, dance and - protest. No matter what country I am in, I always make it a point to support pride festivities. I’ve joined processions in Paris and Dublin which have grown to be huge events, usually with specially designed floats blaring music as is the case in Paris, or an entire community-activity day that takes place in Dublin. Both countries also have voted in same-sex marriage, which has been a significant development in the acceptance of LGBTQ relationships. Although the march didn’t have the same structure as prior pride events, the ambiance was no less jubilant and the excitement infectious. People of all genders, classes and creeds came together in a blaze