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Homosexuality is a hotly debated topic and has gathered huge attention of the people all around the globe. It is sexual attraction or romantic attraction between members of same sex or gender also commonly known as LGBTIQ community. This community has been treated as a taboo as it is against the social beliefs and morals. Despite of various conventions there are still certain countries where homosexuals are not considered to be equal. This has laid to the injustice towards this community as they are being deprived off from selecting their partners and live their life with dignity. However, with the passage of time people are analyzing and acknowledging the existence of a separate gender known as homosexuals or LGBTIQ Community. And in fact, many countries are removing the illegality of LGBTIQ community including India. In 2018, Supreme Court of India in its verdict pronounced that consensual gay sex is no more a crime and abrogated section 377IPC. The judgment acts like a shield or blanket for the protection of LGBTIQ against the harshness and brutality of the society towards them. The reason behind this transformation is the doctrine of equality enshrined in the constitution of India that clearly highlights the fundamental rights to make a choice freely. But still it is observed that the LGBTIQ community is not getting equal status in the society and there are still countries that has termed homosexuality as crime and imposed penalty along with death punishment. Even in India also the laws are still not clear for the rights of the community like rights related to marriage, adoption, etc. This paper broadly highlights the condition and history of LGBTIQ community in India, how they are being tortured and discriminated, also the societal perception towards them and the condition of LGBTIQ community during pandemic. Further it also focuses on sensitization of public and coming generation, as with the contemporary society the young generations are more supportive and understands much better than old generation. The paper also provides some suggestion required to be covered by the government in providing true Independence to the community.