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The union government has so far not challenged the verdict.<\/p>\n<p>Appearing for DCPCR, former additional solicitor general Amrendra Saran sought immediate suspension of the high court ruling, but the court slated the matter for hearing on first October.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Child-rights panel of delhi moved the Supreme Court opposing a high court ruling decriminalising homosexuality. 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