Decriminalized consensual adult same-sex relations; constitutional morality prevails over popular morality; individual autonomy and sexual orientation protected under Article 21.
Registration of FIR is mandatory under Section 154 if information discloses cognizable offence; preliminary enquiry allowed only in 5 exceptions (matrimonial, commercial, medical, corruption, abnormal delay) within 7 days. | Mandatory registration of FIR for cognizable offences applied directly under Section 173 BNSS.
Decriminalized consensual adult same-sex relations; constitutional morality prevails over popular morality; individual autonomy and sexual orientation protected under Article 21.
Registration of FIR is mandatory under Section 154 if information discloses cognizable offence; preliminary enquiry allowed only in 5 exceptions (matrimonial, commercial, medical, corruption, abnormal delay) within 7 days. | Mandatory registration of FIR for cognizable offences applied directly under Section 173 BNSS.