In which case, offence under section 377 was held to be partially unconstitutional:

Option A: Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India

Option B: Joseph Shine v. Union of India

Option C: Malkiat Singh v. State of Punjab

Option D: Balwant Singh v. State of Punjab

Correct Answer

Option: a

Explanation

Navtej Singh Johar & Ors v. Union of India thr. Secretary Ministry of Law and Justice is a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of India in 2018 that decriminalised all consensual sex among adults, including homosexual sex.

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