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SHORT ANSWER: The ruling in Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India decriminalized consensual same-sex relations among adults. DETAILS: - The Supreme Court struck down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code as unconstitutional in relation to consensual same-sex acts. - It affirmed the rights to privacy, dignity, and equality for LGBTQ+ individuals. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Individuals engaging in consensual same-sex relations are no longer subject to criminal prosecution under Section 377. SOURCE: - Supreme Court of India Judgment, 2018
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