gay in Goa an issue?

Digital Drifter · Apr 2nd, 2005, 20:49

if this is anything to go by. Then again, the judgement & changes to IPC might take a decade to fruition.

http://www.hindu.com/2005/04/02/stor...0206191200.htm

Notice to Centre on plea to legalise homosexuality

By Our Legal Correspondent

NEW DELHI, APRIL 1 . The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Centre, the Delhi Government and four others on a special leave petition filed by a non-governmental organisation (NGO) seeking to legalise homosexuality and to declare as unconstitutional Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) which makes unnatural sex a criminal offence.
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machadinha · Apr 2nd, 2005, 20:55

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Originally Posted by stoosh

Thanks both of you for your input. Yes -it is ironic the at the British introduced it. I wonder if they introduced it in the same way as it was put in England - ie not illegal for females as Queen Victoria didnt believe it was possible! As I said - I have no problem with subtlety...but its worth knowing the legal side of things. Cheers.

There's a recap of the legal situation at http://www.gaytimes.co.uk/gt/default...&coun try=492 . This was discussed at Gay love in India---fantasy or possibility?? and a little search on this forum should lead you to more pointers. Good luck.

[*note: The search function on this forum has its limits and won't accept a word like gay because it finds it too short. You can use Google's advanced search function and look up a word on this site only.]

AnnieG · May 22nd, 2005, 16:17

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Originally Posted by soulstation

Look, two ppl can stay together and get on with their lives without any probs whatsoever. However, the prob starts when you want to mix into mainstream society by labelling urself as 'gay'. You want acceptability as 'gay'.

If ur publicly open being a gay cpl then you may not find acceptability in mainstream Indian society. However, if you project urself as 'friends' staying together, there won't be any problem. But the moment u mention 'gay' it may lead to very uncomfortable situations. So here, the catch is to adjust to the existing social ecosystem and go abut ur own way. This is fine in metros like Delhi/Bombay/B'lore...Goa I guess is very open and liberal. So, there shouldn't be any problem.

Be warned, however, when you would like to take a package tour for a couple; there could be instances where the hotel would say 'couple' means 'man' and 'woman'. Also, entry to discos or parties labelled 'couple entry' wuld strictly adhere to this 'man/woman' equation. That doesnt mean that there aren't gay couples in India...but they go on without worrying too much abut it!!!

In my experience (as a liberal straight) Goa is very gay-friendly. I know several couples and singles in the Anjuna area, and there is a gay bar in Baga although I understand that its not particuarly good. The Goans are so relaxed that unless you are EXTREMELY flamboyant, you'll just be accepted fine. Just don't flaunt too overtly !

anar · Aug 25th, 2005, 05:39

I moved to small-town Kerala with my partner in 2000 and so far there have been no hassles, touch wood. We tend to get asked the usual questions - 'married?' 'no? why not?' - it's awkward at most but there's no hostility, even if they understand the nature of our relationship (we maintain we are 'good friends' to all and took the precaution of placing two beds in our bedroom so as not to set tongues wagging), it is never acknowledged. We have never been asked directly if we are a couple by the locals; the expats treat us as the couple we are without asking. I can't imagine attitudes in Goa are that much different - you should be fine as long as you adopt the low-profile approach.

A gay bar in Baga?? boy, have times changed! (for the better, might I add)

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anar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: India Posts: 471	I moved to small-town Kerala with my partner in 2000 and so far there have been no hassles, touch wood. We tend to get asked the usual questions - 'married?' 'no? why not?' - it's awkward at most but there's no hostility, even if they understand the nature of our relationship (we maintain we are 'good friends' to all and took the precaution of placing two beds in our bedroom so as not to set tongues wagging), it is never acknowledged. We have never been asked directly if we are a couple by the locals; the expats treat us as the couple we are without asking. I can't imagine attitudes in Goa are that much different - you should be fine as long as you adopt the low-profile approach. A gay bar in Baga?? boy, have times changed! (for the better, might I add)

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