This Poet’s Fiery Poem on Same-Sex Love Celebrates SC Verdict

Poet Akhil Katyal pens down a powerful poem on same-sex love.

The Supreme Court has ruled: Consensual gay sex is no longer a crime. LGBTQ people are now free to love whoever they want, however they want it.

In a historic verdict, the apex court read down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, that had criminalised homosexuality in India. “History owes an apology to LGBTQ community,” said Justice Indu Malhotra.

Not one to easily forgive the draconian law, Indian poet and queer activist Akhil Katyal resists against it in this fiery poem. At the same time beautifully articulating same-sex desire.

A powerful celebration of the Supreme Court’s historic verdict!