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Deciphering Article 377 of the Indian Constitution: Implication and Legal Evolution Article 377 of the Indian Constitution has been a subject of immense debate and controversy due to its historical implications regarding homosexuality and LGBTQ+ rights. This provision, which criminalized consensual sexual activities "against the order of nature," has undergone significant legal evolution in recent years. Let's delve into its implications, analyze relevant case laws, and understand its relevance in the contemporary legal landscape. Understanding Article 377: Article 377 reads as follows: "Unnatural offences.—Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine." This provision, a relic of British colonial rule, criminalized consensual sexual activities d...