India’s Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC) has issued a notice to the channel Star World for showing a ‘homosexual encounter’ and ‘denigrating women’ in the popular American medical drama series Grey’s Anatomy.
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The notice was given after a complaint from the ministry of information and broadcasting which described the scenes as ‘indecent’ and ‘vulgar’. BCCC, a self-regulatory body set up by the Indian Broadcasting Foundation, has asked for a reply from the channel by Dec. 1.
Homosexuality is still illegal in India, under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. This law dates back to 1860, the period of British rule, and criminalises sexual activities “against the order of nature”. …
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'Grey’s Anatomy' runs into trouble in India over 'homosexual' content
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