India's LGBTQ+ Community Marches for Equality and Rights

Over 2,000 people participated in a gay pride event in New Delhi, India, advocating for equality and raising concerns about the country's restrictive laws. Despite progress in expanding legal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals, including the decriminalization of homosexuality in 2018, the Indian Supreme Court recently refused to legalize same-sex marriages. The court called for awareness campaigns and support services for the LGBTQ+ community but stopped short of granting legal recognition to same-sex unions. While attitudes towards same-sex couples have shifted in recent years, they still face harassment in many Indian communities.