Bringing out the deep divisions in society about homosexuality, netizens have given a mixed reaction to the court ruling legalising gay sex. While some termed it a “great judgement”, others called same-sex relations “unnatural” and against culture.

Comments poured in blogs and newspaper websites. “It (the judgement) will give dignity to all individuals irrespective of their sexual inclination,” writes a man from Thane, Maharashtra while one netizen describes it as a “great judgement” that will “let everyone be free and live by his or her free will.”

“Legalising gay couples was left too late. All over the world gays are accepted by the people so why not in India,” asks another.