Section 377 of the IPC stated: “Whoever voluntarily has carnal inter¬course against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished with 1[imprisonment for life], or with impris¬onment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.” This law dates back to 1861 and criminalises sexual activities against the order of nature. And finally, it’s a historical day for the country as the Supreme Court today declared that homosexuality is not an offence in India.

Reading out the judgement, Chief Justice of India, Dipak Mishra said, “Section 377 is irrational and arbitrary. Sexual orientation of an individual is natural and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is a violation of freedom of expression.” After the spectacular verdict was announced, people have started to pour in their reactions on Twitter that you really can’t miss out! Joining the list, Bollywood celebs have also reacted to this! Check out the following tweets!

Historical judgment!!!! So proud today! Decriminalising homosexuality and abolishing #Section377 is a huge thumbs up for humanity and equal rights! The country gets its oxygen back! ?????????????????? pic.twitter.com/ZOXwKmKDp5

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) September 6, 2018

Historical judgment!!!! So proud today! Decriminalising homosexuality and abolishing #Section377 is a huge thumbs up for humanity and equal rights! The country gets its oxygen back! ?????????????????? pic.twitter.com/ZOXwKmKDp5

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) September 6, 2018

Bye bye 377. Thank you #SupremeCourt #abouttime #nomorediscrimination #loveislove @MardOfficial

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) September 6, 2018

????????????LOVE FOR ALL ???????? ????#Section377 #377Verdict

— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) September 6, 2018

“I am what I https://t.co/mUvlnwh4zX take me as I am”... Hail the #SupremeCourtOfIndia ????!!
Grateful that so many people i love won’t need to live in fear of ‘being found out’ anymore☀️.

— vidya balan (@vidya_balan) September 6, 2018

More power ... ??

— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) September 6, 2018

This is the india I want to live in. Not one filled with hate, bigotry,sexism homophobia and intolerance. THIS is the India I love. ???? ??

— Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) September 6, 2018

There certainly is a rainbow in every cloud! So happy ! #SupremeCourtindia upholds the right of people to just be! Such a massive win, much needed! ??️‍????️‍????️‍??❤️????#loveislove

— TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) September 6, 2018

Rainbows everywhere! Could anything be more beautiful? #SupremeCourt #Section377Verdict #AllLoveIsEqual #HumanRights pic.twitter.com/TQZuQ09P3b

— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) September 6, 2018

RIP #Section377
The new sunshine of this day is that of a progressive India. Love all!

— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) September 6, 2018

A law implemented in 1860 is now abolished. A day for our entire nation to live with pride. Bye bye #sec377 #lovealllovefree #historic

— Varun MAUJI Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) September 6, 2018

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— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) September 6, 2018

Proud Proud Day! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/y7DZMgdwK7

— Kiara Advani (@Advani_Kiara) September 6, 2018

India is a country where the culture changes every 100km. Accepting diversity has to be the core value of every Indian and frankly is the only way India will survive and thrive. Scrapping #Section377 is a step in that direction. It is a good day for India.

— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) September 6, 2018