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September 26, 2006
Vikram Seth and the Indian Penal Code
Vikram Seth talks about why its necessary to decriminalize homosexuality in India.
When I was quite young, I came across Section 377 which was in fact written in very odd Victorian phrasing about carnal intercourse against the order of nature with man, woman and so on. And as I read the description of what this section actually meant, I realised it even included, if you can believe it, oral sex between a husband and wife. read rest here
Posted by Soniah Kamal at September 26, 2006 06:12 AM
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I am a die-hard fan of Mr.Seth's literary works.Having been swept off the floor after reading the majestic "Golden Gate",i look forward to more of Mr.Seth's works.
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