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Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community take part in the Queer Azadi March to celebration marking the first anniversary of an Indian court"s ruling decriminalising gay sex between consenting adults in New Delhi on Friday, 02 July 2010.For India"s gay community, the joy that greeted last year"s court ruling legalising gay sex is tempered by the fact that, although the law now accepts them, society still does not. For all the celebrations and talk of an historic milestone, many believe it will take more than a court decision to change public attitudes toward homosexuality, which is largely taboo in India and considered by many to be a mental illness.

Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community pose for the photographers as they participate in a celebration to mark the first anniversary of an Indian court"s ruling decriminalizing gay sex between consenting adults in Mumbai on Friday, 02 July 2010. On 2 July 2009, the Delhi High Court decriminalised homosexual intercourse between consenting adults, throughout India, where Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code was adjudged to violate the fundamental right to life and liberty and the right to equality as guaranteed by the Constitution of India.

Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community take part in the Queer Azadi March to celebration marking the first anniversary of an Indian court"s ruling decriminalising gay sex between consenting adults in New Delhi on Friday, 02 July 2010.For India"s gay community, the joy that greeted last year"s court ruling legalising gay sex is tempered by the fact that, although the law now accepts them, society still does not. For all the celebrations and talk of an historic milestone, many believe it will take more than a court decision to change public attitudes toward homosexuality, which is largely taboo in India and considered by many to be a mental illness.

Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community participate in a celebration to mark the first anniversary of an Indian court"s ruling decriminalizing gay sex between consenting adults in Mumbai on Friday, 02 July 2010. On 2 July 2009, the Delhi High Court decriminalised homosexual intercourse between consenting adults, throughout India, where Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code was adjudged to violate the fundamental right to life and liberty and the right to equality as guaranteed by the Constitution of India.

Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community pose for the photographers as they participate in a celebration to mark the first anniversary of an Indian court"s ruling decriminalizing gay sex between consenting adults in Mumbai on Friday, 02 July 2010. On 2 July 2009, the Delhi High Court decriminalised homosexual intercourse between consenting adults, throughout India, where Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code was adjudged to violate the fundamental right to life and liberty and the right to equality as guaranteed by the Constitution of India.

Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community pose for the photographers as they participate in a celebration marking the first anniversary of an Indian court"s ruling decriminalizing gay sex between consenting adults in Mumbai on Friday, 02 July 2010. On 2 July 2009, the Delhi High Court decriminalised homosexual intercourse between consenting adults, throughout India, where Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code was adjudged to violate the fundamental right to life and liberty and the right to equality as guaranteed by the Constitution of India.

Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi with Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community pose for the photographers as they participate in a celebration marking the first anniversary of an Indian court"s ruling decriminalizing gay sex between consenting adults in Mumbai on Friday, 02 July 2010. On 2 July 2009, the Delhi High Court decriminalised homosexual intercourse between consenting adults, throughout India, where Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code was adjudged to violate the fundamental right to life and liberty and the right to equality as guaranteed by the Constitution of India.

Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community participate in a celebration to mark the first anniversary of an Indian court"s ruling decriminalizing gay sex between consenting adults in Mumbai on Friday, 02 July 2010. On 2 July 2009, the Delhi High Court decriminalised homosexual intercourse between consenting adults, throughout India, where Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code was adjudged to violate the fundamental right to life and liberty and the right to equality as guaranteed by the Constitution of India.

A member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community poses for the photographers as they participate in a celebration to mark the first anniversary of an Indian court"s ruling decriminalizing gay sex between consenting adults in Mumbai on Friday, 02 July 2010. On 2 July 2009, the Delhi High Court decriminalised homosexual intercourse between consenting adults, throughout India, where Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code was adjudged to violate the fundamental right to life and liberty and the right to equality as guaranteed by the Constitution of India.

Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi with members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community pose for the photographers as they participate in a celebration marking the first anniversary of an Indian court"s ruling decriminalizing gay sex between consenting adults in Mumbai on Friday, 02 July 2010. On 2 July 2009, the Delhi High Court decriminalised homosexual intercourse between consenting adults, throughout India, where Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code was adjudged to violate the fundamental right to life and liberty and the right to equality as guaranteed by the Constitution of India.

Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi with members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community pose for the photographers as they participate in a celebration marking the first anniversary of an Indian court"s ruling decriminalizing gay sex between consenting adults in Mumbai on Friday, 02 July 2010. On 2 July 2009, the Delhi High Court decriminalised homosexual intercourse between consenting adults, throughout India, where Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code was adjudged to violate the fundamental right to life and liberty and the right to equality as guaranteed by the Constitution of India.

An elderly woman, whose relative is a member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, holds a rainbow flag in support of a celebration to mark the first anniversary of an Indian court"s ruling decriminalizing gay sex between consenting adults in Mumbai on Friday, 02 July 2010. On 2 July 2009, the Delhi High Court decriminalised homosexual intercourse between consenting adults, throughout India, where Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code was adjudged to violate the fundamental right to life and liberty and the right to equality as guaranteed by the Constitution of India.

A eunuch walks the ramp during a Kinnar Fashion Show "Nazaaqat" in Mumbai on Wednesday, 23 December 2009.

A eunuch walks the ramp during a Kinnar Fashion Show "Nazaaqat" in Mumbai on Wednesday, 23 December 2009.

Eunuchs walk the ramp during a Kinnar Fashion Show "Nazaaqat" in Mumbai on Wednesday, 23 December 2009.

A eunuch strikes a pose during a Kinnar Fashion Show "Nazaaqat" in Mumbai on Wednesday, 23 December 2009.

A eunuch strikes a pose during a Kinnar Fashion Show "Nazaaqat" in Mumbai on Wednesday, 23 December 2009.

Fashion Designer Samir Rahim poses for the photographers during a Kinnar Fashion Show "Nazaaqat" in Mumbai on Wednesday, 23 December 2009.

Fashion Designer Samir Rahim with eunuchs pose for the photographers during a Kinnar Fashion Show "Nazaaqat" in Mumbai on Wednesday, 23 December 2009.

Homosexuals participate in the 2nd Queer Azadi (Freedom) March in Mumbai on Sunday, 16 August 2009. Rally was organized by LGBTI to support and celebrate their freedom.

Homosexual participates in the 2nd Queer Azadi (Freedom) March in Mumbai on Sunday, 16 August 2009. Rally was organized by LGBTI to support and celebrate their freedom.

TV Actor Sambhavna Seth participates in the 2nd Queer Azadi (Freedom) March in Mumbai on Sunday, 16 August 2009. Rally was organized by LGBTI to support and celebrate their freedom.

Bollywood Actor Celina Jaitley participates in the 2nd Queer Azadi (Freedom) March in Mumbai on Sunday, 16 August 2009. Rally was organized by LGBTI to support and celebrate their freedom.

Homosexual participates in the 2nd Queer Azadi (Freedom) March in Mumbai on Sunday, 16 August 2009. Rally was organized by LGBTI to support and celebrate their freedom.

Homosexuals participate in the 2nd Queer Azadi (Freedom) March in Mumbai on Sunday, 16 August 2009. Rally was organized by LGBTI to support and celebrate their freedom.

Homosexuals participate in the 2nd Queer Azadi (Freedom) March in Mumbai on Sunday, 16 August 2009. Rally was organized by LGBTI to support and celebrate their freedom.

Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi and Bollywood Actor Celina Jaitley participate in the 2nd Queer Azadi (Freedom) March in Mumbai on Sunday, 16 August 2009. Rally was organized by LGBTI to support and celebrate their freedom.

Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi and Bollywood Actor Celina Jaitley participate in the 2nd Queer Azadi (Freedom) March in Mumbai on Sunday, 16 August 2009. Rally was organized by LGBTI to support and celebrate their freedom.

Activists of Janata Dal(U) burning poster of PM Dr. Manmohan Singh during a demonstration against Lesbian at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday, 19 July 2009.

Activists of Janata Dal(U) burning poster of PM Dr. Manmohan Singh during a demonstration against Lesbian at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday, 19 July 2009.

A student wears t-shirt with slogan in support of gay and lesbian as colleges under Delhi University start new academic session for the 2009-10 from today at Hindu College in New Delhi on Thursday, 16 July 2009. University officials are taking steps to ensure a "ragging-free" North and South Campus, any culprit found guilty would be charged with 2.5 lakhs and expulsion from the university.

Homosexual participates in rainbow pride walk in Kolkata on Sunday, 05 July 2009.

Homosexual participates in rainbow pride walk in Kolkata on Sunday, 05 July 2009.

Homosexual participates in rainbow pride walk in Kolkata on Sunday, 05 July 2009.

Homosexual participates in rainbow pride walk in Kolkata on Sunday, 05 July 2009.

Homosexual participates in rainbow pride walk in Kolkata on Sunday, 05 July 2009.

Homosexual participate in rainbow pride walk in Kolkata on Sunday, 05 July 2009.

Homosexual participate in "Delhi Queer Pride 09" parade in New Delhi on Sunday, 28 June 2009. The march was organised to express solidarity with all the marginalized groups, which are increasing in the present day Indian society. Participants demanded that the discrimination and violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender should end and repeal of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Homosexual participate in "Delhi Queer Pride 09" parade in New Delhi on Sunday, 28 June 2009. The march was organised to express solidarity with all the marginalized groups, which are increasing in the present day Indian society. Participants demanded that the discrimination and violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender should end and repeal of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).