“I am what I am. So take me as I am. No one can escape from their individuality”, CJI Dipak Misra declared in the Supreme Court, striking down Section 377 as illegal and arbitrary.
Another contentious issue that will be decided upon before the Chief Justice retires is whether women will be allowed entry into the Sabarimala temple.
The 9-member bench termed the earlier judgment as "completely flawed". A pending petition for Section 377 may soon get decided along the lines of what was ruled by this bench.
Because it is not "common" does not mean it should be condemned. India is a developing country and progressive laws will boost the growth and development.
Madhuri Sarode has made quite a statement about acceptance and love by simply getting married. Her marriage, after all, is the first open transgender wedding in India.