Sir — This refers to the article, “Section 377 and why it should go” (July 13) by Kushan Mitra. Upholding sexual freedom is now the norm in most democracies despite a majority of Indians still being uncomfortable about the subject. Removing legal stigma is not the same thing as to suggest in any way that same sex relations ought to be encouraged. Instead it is to merely recognise that a segment of the population should not be harassed.