Judges hear appeal on dismissal of cases against Section 377A

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They contended that Section 377A, which was enacted in 1938, should be struck down as it violates Article 12 of the Constitution, which guarantees equality before the law. They argued that the law criminalises only sex acts between gay men, but not acts between lesbians or heterosexuals.

Qn: ‘We should always ensure equal rights for every individual.’ How realistic is this position?