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A colonial-era law criminalizing homosexuality will remain in effect in India, a top court said Wednesday, dealing a blow to gay Zoe massage Boise USA who have fought for years for the chance to live openly in India's deeply conservative society.

The judges said only lawmakers and not the courts could change a colonial-era law criminalizing homosexuality. The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community across India reacted to Escort friendly hotels in Saint Charles surprise decision with defiance.

We are not backing off from our fight against discrimination," said Gautam Bhan, an activist who had petitioned the court.

After the ruling, dozens of activists outside the court began crying and hugging each other in consolation. Lawyers and supporters of gays, lesbians and transsexuals vowed to continue pressing for the Delano massage extra service of the law, which they say encourages discrimination, even if it is rarely invoked by prosecutors.

The law, dating back to the s, when Britain ruled over South Asia, states that "whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal" can be Free text chat Oxnard Shores by up to 10 years in prison. The New Delhi High Court ruling, which said the law violated fundamental human rights, infuriated conservatives and religious groups who say homosexuality represents a threat to traditional Indian culture.

In a rare alliance, the groups — including the All India Muslim Law Board, Christian groups and Hindu spiritual leaders — Dating app Hanford 2017 that gay sex is unnatural and that India should maintain the law.

Activists have long argued that the law encourages discrimination and leaves gays, lesbians and bisexuals vulnerable to police harassment or demands for bribes.

In a country where arranged marriage is still largely the norm, many gays hide their sexual orientation from friends and relatives. Acceptance is slowly growing, though, particularly in big cities such as New Delhi and Mumbai. In the last few years, activists have staged large Oriental therapy Tempe pride parades featuring rainbow-colored flags and banners, joyful songs and dancing through the streets.

Inthe government allowed them to register to vote as "others," rather than as men or women. And ina new "third gender" category was added to the national census. Submit your coronavirus news tip.