2009 | Preeti Phougat

Construction of Khajurao sculptures began in the 9th century. The erotic images of same sex in those sculptures gives evidence of homosexuality existing in ancient india. The ban on homosexuality, however was a western import when Lord Macaulay inserted section 377 as sexual offences against the order of nature. It was only in 2009 that Indian law stood for its constitution for ensuring inclusiveness and equality to one and all.