Citation

Bakshi A, Shoib S, Anjum S, Vardha J, Khayum A, Zaidi I. Lancet Psychiatry 2024; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/S2215-0366(24)00135-4

PMID

38843851

Abstract

In recent years, India has made significant strides towards supporting rights for the LGBTQIA+ community. In 2018, Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code was decriminalised, legalising homosexual acts between consenting adults.

However, societal acceptance of homosexuality remains low, with especially poor acceptance of same-sex marriage, civil unions, or other sorts of partnerships. In addition to depriving LGBTQIA+ people of their basic rights, the absence of legal recognition exacerbates mental health disparities by increasing stigma, discrimination, and social isolation. 2

Language: en