Twitter Celebrates As History Unfolds: SC Reads Down Section 377

As the SC read down Section 377 of the IPC, here’s how Twitter users reacted!

Homosexuality is no longer a crime in India.

Yes, that’s the final verdict!

On Thursday afternoon, the SC partially struck down the British-era law which criminalised consensual homosexual sex in India. While reading his judgment on Section 377 of the IPC, Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra noted, “I am what I am. So take me as I am. No one can escape from their individuality”. CJI Dipak Misra, Justices RF Nariman, DY Chandrachud, and Indu Malhotra pronounced separate but concurrent judgements.

Here’s a quick look at the outpour of reactions on Twitter!

“Take Me As I Am...”

Take me as I am says the Chief Justice pronouncing his order on #Section377 . Is this the most beautiful, romantic judgdement ever delivered :)

— Rana Ayyub (@RanaAyyub) September 6, 2018

To all those who have fought tirelessly for gay rights in India all these years, thank you. This landmark judgment is all because of you #377Scrapped

— Nidhi Razdan (@Nidhi) September 6, 2018

Historical judgment!!!! So proud today! Decriminalising homosexuality and abolishing #Section377 is a huge thumbs up for humanity and equal rights! The country gets its oxygen back! 👍👍👍💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/ZOXwKmKDp5

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) September 6, 2018

Gone gone gone..Supreme Court delivers historic verdict ..Huge victory #377verdict .. Cheers everyone 💃💃

— Ashvini Yardi (@AshviniYardi) September 6, 2018

Thrilled by the #SupremeCourtindia #377verdict As someone who’s fiercely independent, I believe everyone has a right to be free to choose who they love and the daily battle to just be for the 🏳️‍🌈 community is just horrid. Hope the judgement helps you breathe easier.

— Tarana Raja (@TaranaRaja) September 6, 2018

“We Have to Vanquish Prejudice... and Ensure Equal Rights.”

"Majoritarian views and popular morality cannot dictate constitutional rights. We have to vanquish prejudice, embrace inclusion and ensure equal rights.”

❤️💙💚💛💜🖤

Let these people run this country for a while, i say. #377verdict

— Malay Desai (@MalayD) September 6, 2018

The Supreme Court rises to the occasion. What a great day! Congratulations to those who challenged and to those who fought. #377verdict

— Sidharth Bhatia (@bombaywallah) September 6, 2018

Congratulations India!! History has been made today. 🌈🌈🌈#377Verdict

— Marya Shakil (@maryashakil) September 6, 2018

Celebrating the scrapping of #Section377 with the most progressive static page in the history of television.#IndiaForGayRights #377scrapped #LoveForEveryone pic.twitter.com/JpAS3iwc6d

— Krishna Charan (@pun_laden) September 6, 2018

Landmark verdict by d supreme court! #377Verdict scrapped from the Indian constitution,its not a crime anymore!
2 million people in India will live happily without any hindrance anymore! #LGBTQ community celebrating across the county #IndiaForGayRights #Section377 #377scrapped

— Sanjeevee sadagopan (@sanjusadagopan) September 6, 2018

India is a country where the culture changes every 100km. Accepting diversity has to be the core value of every Indian and frankly is the only way India will survive and thrive. Scrapping #Section377 is a step in that direction. It is a good day for India.

— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) September 6, 2018

“Justice Prevails”

JUSTICE IS PREVAILED. SUPREME DECISION. INDIA WON. #377scrapped

— Bhargavvi Atul Bajpai (@BhargavviB) September 6, 2018

#WATCH People in Mumbai celebrate after Supreme Court decriminalises #Section377 and legalises homosexuality pic.twitter.com/ztI67QwfsT

— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2018

Truly happy and gay now. #377Scrapped

— Pooja Prasanna (@PoojaPrasanna4) September 6, 2018

#winning #Section377Verdict

Had to distract self from compulsively refreshing Twitter so made dis. pic.twitter.com/mkQOH8Orny

— The Pai (@twentytwobyPai) September 6, 2018

CJJI Mishra draws critical distinction between constitutional sentiments & popular sentiments saying popular prejudices cannot determine equality & rights. It is no longer a crime to be gay in India. This is a victory not just for #LGBTQA but for our democracy #Section377Verdict

— barkha dutt (@BDUTT) September 6, 2018

We have 99 problems. 377 ain't one! #Section377 #Section377Verdict

— Jeevan Ramanuja (@UnaiTactics) September 6, 2018

Congratulations, India! Paving the way for stronger tolerance, even across the region! #Section377 🇮🇳🏳️‍🌈

— Nevanka Jayatilleke (@TheNozdurmo) September 6, 2018

Historic day - Supreme Court scraps anti-gay law, abolishes #Section377. Homosexuality is not illegal! Hats off to all #LGBT activists who have been fighting a fierce battle over it.

— Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) September 6, 2018

A lot of media will be talking to and about queer people today and tomorrow. But here's hoping #Section377 verdict will also prompt orgs to hire and pay more queer people to talk, and write, about themselves

— Dhrubo Jyoti (@dhrubo127) September 5, 2018

Bol ke love azaad hai #Section377

PC: Viju Mahadev (from Instagram) pic.twitter.com/zRV3g0GqCV

— Smita (@smitav18) September 6, 2018

“I Finally Feel Accepted in this Country”

This girl just said "i finally feel accepted in this country" and i teared up #Section377

— Komal🍒 (@redkthjjk) September 6, 2018

To all the nameless ones and the ones who fought it out behind closed doors for years; to all the activists who fought the legal battles; to all those who supported the fights: big big hug. The rainbow is beautiful 💕 #Section377

— Chitra Ahanthem (@ChitraAhanthem) September 6, 2018

What a historic day for the country! 🏳️‍🌈 #Section377 pic.twitter.com/Xx8C13wEap

— Anna Isaac (@anna_isaac) September 6, 2018

“Love Unshackled...”

Rejoice!

Our highest court proved it can be progressive in its outlook!
Such a historic day which has given hope to so many people!

Goodbye, you piece of shit of a law.#Section377 pic.twitter.com/fMXEHV6b7Z

— Meghnad (@Memeghnad) September 6, 2018

Law junked, Love unshackled #Section377

— Kinjal Purohit (@KinjalPurohit03) September 6, 2018

‘Pride’ And More...

People celebrate the Supreme Court's verdict on #Section377.

Read: https://t.co/UQoEgx88wE pic.twitter.com/f3kJKnFwT8

— BloombergQuint (@BloombergQuint) September 6, 2018

oh my god man I'm straight and if this can bring me to a frenzy of uncontrolled happy tears I can only imagine how happy & relieved the Indian #LGBTQ community must be feeling right now. what a day. hugs for everyone #Section377

— Aditi Mathur Kumar (@adicrazy) September 6, 2018

#Section377 India lifts 150 year old ban! Everyone wins. #EqualityforAll #GayRightsWin pic.twitter.com/7b3nKIkl4I

— Sumit Ranjan (@ihatepotato) September 6, 2018

Its time we replace this girl with a guy and make it Jaleba #Section377 #LoveWins #lgbtq pic.twitter.com/leWmlOFdUs

— Joker (@drunkushh) September 6, 2018

Good bye #Section377. Congratulations to #LGBTQ.
This verdict is only a legal victory, a lot needs to be done to purge the stigma that is prevalent socially.

But right now...celebrate it. #IndiaPride

— Kalyan A (@jaKnChill) September 6, 2018