"By one account, there are at least 100 million people in the country who would fall under the LGBT category. Even assuming that it is a minuscule fraction, the Constitution takes the fundamental rights of every citizen. Even if it's one citizen, his rights should be protected," the Finance Minister said.
Without getting into the merit of the case, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath said Parliament will take an appropriate decision on the matter.
"The most important thing is that the Supreme Court. After a long time has decided that Parliament should frame these laws. There is a very distinct role for Parliament and there is a very distinct role for judiciary.
"In consonance with that the Supreme Court has done the correct thing by leaving it to Parliament. The Parliament will take an appropriate decision on this," he told reporters outside Parliament House.
