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The Supreme Court declined to review its 2013 decision upholding Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalizes homosexual acts. This was seen as a lost opportunity to revisit a controversial ruling that failed to extend constitutional protections to sexual minorities. While the scope for judicial review is limited, there was hope for change when the government sought review of the 2013 decision. However, the court said it was up to the legislature to amend or repeal the law. Critics argue Section

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