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In Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court struck down Section 377 IPC to the extent it criminalized consensual homosexual acts between adults, holding it violated Articles 14, 15, 19, and 21.

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  2. False

Answer: True

Navtej Singh Johar (2018): 5-judge bench unanimously held: (a) Section 377 IPC unconstitutional to extent it criminalizes consensual same-sex relations between adults, (b) Violates Article 14 (arbitrary classification), Article 15 (discrimination based on sexual orientation), Article 19 (expression of identity), Article 21 (privacy, dignity, autonomy), (c) Sexual orientation intrinsic to personality; discrimination unconstitutional, (d) Constitutional Morality prevails over social morality. Landmark judgment affirming LGBTQ+ rights; foundation for subsequent cases on marriage, adoption, anti-discrimination.

Topic LGBTQ+ Rights - Decriminalization of Homosexuality
Exam Relevance LGBTQ+ rights landmark case critical for UPSC Mains and current affairs exams
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