SC refuses to legalise same-sex marriage, says queer couples have right to cohabit
1 year, 2 months ago

SC refuses to legalise same-sex marriage, says queer couples have right to cohabit

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages, holding that it is only for Parliament and state legislatures to create such institutions and grant them legal validation. The Supreme Court’s constitution bench that ruled on same-sex marriage comprises Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud and justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha The constitution bench of five judges, comprising Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud and justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha, were unanimous that it is beyond the remit of courts to issue a positive direction to the legislature to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriages. The judgments, separately authored by the CJI and justices Kaul, Bhat and Narasimha, also refused to annul or tweak the provisions of the Special Marriage Act to include non-heterosexual couples within its fold, even as they declared that queer couples have a right to cohabit without any threat of violence, coercion of interference. The court had at the time clarified that the remit of the proceedings would confine to legal validation of same-sex marriage within the fold of the Special Marriage Act. Even as it agreed to set up an inter-ministerial committee, headed by the cabinet secretary, to examine the “administrative steps” that the Centre can consider for ensuring certain benefits for the same-sex couples even in absence of a legal recognition of marriage, the government urged the Constitution bench to refrain from issuing any declaration - either of acceptance of any right for same-sex couples or acceptance of the very relationship.

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Same-sex marriage | Supreme Court dismisses petitions seeking review of October 2023 judgement
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1 day, 19 hours ago

Same-sex marriage | Supreme Court dismisses petitions seeking review of October 2023 judgement

The Hindu  

Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed review petitions seeking a review of its October 2023 judgment that refused to legalise same-sex marriage. “We have carefully gone through the judgments delivered by Justices S. Ravindra Bhat speaking for himself and for Hima Kohli as well as the concurring opinion expressed by one of us, constituting majority view. Accordingly, the review petitions are …

Same-sex marriage verdict to be reviewed by new Supreme Court bench today
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2 days, 11 hours ago

Same-sex marriage verdict to be reviewed by new Supreme Court bench today

India Today  

A new five-judge bench of the Supreme Court will take up petitions on Thursday seeking a review of its 2023 verdict rejecting legal sanction to same-sex marriage. In October 2023, a Constitution bench headed by then-Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud declined to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriages. Maintaining that it didn't want to encroach on the legislative domain, …

Same-sex marriage: Supreme Court rejects review petitions on judgment, says 'no error'
2 days, 11 hours ago

Same-sex marriage: Supreme Court rejects review petitions on judgment, says 'no error'

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a batch of petitions seeking review of its judgement by which it had denied to recognise same-sex marriage, noting that there was no "error apparent" and no "interference is warranted". No unqualified right to marriage: SC A five-judge Constitution bench led by then CJI Chandrachud on October 17, 2024, refused to accord legal backing …

Same-Sex Marriages: SC Defers Review Plea As Justice Sanjiv Khanna Recuses From Hearing
6 months ago

Same-Sex Marriages: SC Defers Review Plea As Justice Sanjiv Khanna Recuses From Hearing

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred hearing the review petition filed against the October 2023 judgment denying fundamental right marry to queer couples. Yesterday, the petitioners who filed a review plea against the Supreme Court verdict denying marriage equality to the queer community orally mentioned the plea before a three judge bench led by CJI Chandrachud and requested for an …

Same-sex marriage: Supreme Court to hear review petitions on case today
6 months ago

Same-sex marriage: Supreme Court to hear review petitions on case today

Hindustan Times  

A five judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Hima Kohli, BV Nagarathna and PS Narasimha on Wednesday, July 10, are scheduled to consider in-chambers the batch of pleas seeking review of its last year's judgment declining legal recognition to same-sex marriage. In a setback to gay rights activists, a five-judge constitution bench headed …

SC urged to hear review of same-sex marriage verdict in open court
6 months ago

SC urged to hear review of same-sex marriage verdict in open court

Hindustan Times  

A request was made before the Supreme Court on Tuesday to allow an open court hearing of bundle of petitions seeking a review of its October 17 judgment that refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex couples and said only Parliament and state legislatures can validate their marital unions. Senior advocates Neeraj Kishan Kaul and Abhishek Manu Singhvi made a …

Same-sex marriage: CJI to consider requests for open court hearing of same-sex marriage verdict review
6 months ago

Same-sex marriage: CJI to consider requests for open court hearing of same-sex marriage verdict review

The Hindu  

A five-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud is scheduled on July 10 to hear petitions seeking a review of an October 2023 judgment of the Supreme Court which refused to legalise same-sex marriage. Tuesday morning saw senior advocates A.M. Singhvi, Mukul Rohatgi, Neeraj Kishan Kaul, Menaka Guruswamy, advocates Karuna Nundy and Arundhati Katju urge the Chief …

Same-Sex Marriage: Supreme Court Denies Open Court Hearing For Review Plea Against Judgment
6 months ago

Same-Sex Marriage: Supreme Court Denies Open Court Hearing For Review Plea Against Judgment

ABP News  

The petitioners who have filed a review plea against the Supreme Court verdict denying marriage equality to the queer community on Tuesday orally mentioned the plea before a three judge bench led by CJI Chandrachud and requested for an open court hearing on the same. Senior Advocate NK Kaul mentioned the review petition against the 'marriage equality' decision where the …

SC refuses open court hearing of review pleas challenging same-sex marriage verdict
6 months ago

SC refuses open court hearing of review pleas challenging same-sex marriage verdict

New Indian Express  

The majority judgement held that there is no fundamental right to marry; transgender persons have the right to heterosexual marriage under the existing provisions of the Transgender Persons Act, 2019 and the Transgender Persons Rules, 2020; entitlement to legal recognition of the right to union, akin to marriage or civil union, or conferring legal status upon the parties to the …

Marriage Equality Case : Supreme Court To Consider Review Petitions On July 10; Justices Sanjiv Khanna & Nagarathna Replace Retired Judges
6 months ago

Marriage Equality Case : Supreme Court To Consider Review Petitions On July 10; Justices Sanjiv Khanna & Nagarathna Replace Retired Judges

Live Law  

The petitions seeking review of the judgment refusing to recognize same-sex marriages are listed in the Supreme Court on July 10. Notably, the review petitions will be considered by a new bench composition since two judges of the 5-judge bench which delivered the judgment- Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and S Ravindra Bhat- have since retired.Justices Sanjiv Khanna and BV Nagarathna …

Supreme Court to consider pleas seeking review of same-sex marriage verdict
6 months ago

Supreme Court to consider pleas seeking review of same-sex marriage verdict

India Today  

The Supreme Court will consider the petitions filed challenging the landmark verdict on same-sex marriage on Wednesday, July 10. The petitions will be evaluated by a specially constituted five-judge bench including Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Hima Kohli, BV Nagarathna, and Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha. Justices Sanjiv Khanna and BV Nagarathna have replaced Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul …

SC to Consider Same-sex Wedding Plea
1 year, 1 month ago

SC to Consider Same-sex Wedding Plea

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will consider if a review plea challenging the October 17 verdict, refusing to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriage, can be heard in an open court. The review plea, mentioned on Thursday, was filed by one Udit Sood in the first week of November, assailing an earlier judgment of the apex court denying marriage between …

Same-sex verdict compels queer couples to lead dishonest lives, review petition tells Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-sex verdict compels queer couples to lead dishonest lives, review petition tells Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court judgment on same-sex marriage compels queer couples who wish the joys of a real family to remain in the closet and lead dishonest lives, a review petition said. The petition seeks a review of the top court’s majority judgment refusing to legalise same-sex marriage. Editorial | The Supreme Court’s ‘no fundamental right to marry’ is wrong ‘Contradictions …

Marriage equality order is not just about LGBTQ+
1 year, 2 months ago

Marriage equality order is not just about LGBTQ+

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court delivered a divided verdict last week on granting constitutional protection to civil unions and adoption rights for queer couples, even as it was unanimous in ruling that there is no constitutional right to marry and that the State can step in when its interest in democratising private space overrides the interests of privacy. These petitions argue that …

Dissecting the same-sex marriage verdict
1 year, 2 months ago

Dissecting the same-sex marriage verdict

New Indian Express  

The Special Marriage Act, of 1954 is a permissive legislation that allows any two persons to marry without discarding their respective religions. The petitioners wanted Section 4 of the SMA made gender neutral as it prescribes in its present form that males complete the age of 21 years and females the age of 18 years to be eligible for marriage. …

Why did the Supreme Court not allow same-sex marriage? | Explained
1 year, 2 months ago

Why did the Supreme Court not allow same-sex marriage? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: On October 17, a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, declined to legalise same-sex marriage, leaving it to Parliament to legislate on the subject. Watch | Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage verdict | All you need to know They also sought joint adoption rights, nominee rights with respect to healthcare decisions, “preventative, remedial, protective and punitive …

Supreme Court declines legal recognition of the right to marry for queer couples.
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court declines legal recognition of the right to marry for queer couples.

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 20, 2023 15:32 IST - 7 MINS READ A day after the pronouncement of a 3:2 judgment in Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty vs Union of India by the five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, declining legal recognition of the right to marry for queer couples, on October 18, the senior-most puisne judge of the Supreme Court, …

Agree with SC's Majority View, Adoption Can't Merely be Decided by Law: Sai Deepak on Same-sex Marriage
1 year, 2 months ago

Agree with SC's Majority View, Adoption Can't Merely be Decided by Law: Sai Deepak on Same-sex Marriage

News 18  

The Supreme Court of India recently delivered its verdict on the batch of petitions seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriage. The five-judge bench, in a split verdict of 3-2, refused to legalise same-sex marriage in four concurrent verdicts, differed on issues like applicability of adoption rules for queer couples and unusually made critical analyses of rival opinions and findings. The …

Decoding the Supreme Court’s judgement against same sex marriage legalisation | In Focus podcast
1 year, 2 months ago

Decoding the Supreme Court’s judgement against same sex marriage legalisation | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court, in a judgement this week refused to give legal recognition to same sex marriages. The court had heard a series of petitions asking for same-sex marriage to be allowed under the Special Marriage Act of 1954 which provides a civil form of marriage for couples who cannot marry under their personal, religious laws. The Central government, had …

Supreme Court’s verdict on same-sex marriages | Explained
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court’s verdict on same-sex marriages | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: The legal road to marriage rights — six months, five years and even longer in the making — has reached a divisive pit stop. However, the majority opinion said the government is not “obligated to recognise the bouquet of rights flowing from such a Union.” Justice Bhat added in his opinions that, “If we throw caution …

Right To Civil Union, Adoption, Transgender Persons' Right To Marry: Where Supreme Court Bench Agreed & Disagreed In Marriage Equality Case
1 year, 2 months ago

Right To Civil Union, Adoption, Transgender Persons' Right To Marry: Where Supreme Court Bench Agreed & Disagreed In Marriage Equality Case

Live Law  

"There is a degree of agreement and a degree of disagreement on how far we have to go," remarked CJI DY Chandrachud as he commenced the pronouncement of the judgement denying the grant of legal recognition for queer marriages in India in open court yesterday. On a similar note, Justice Kaul, in his judgement, also stated that the entitlements devolving …

No legal marriage rights for same-sex couples, rules SC
1 year, 2 months ago

No legal marriage rights for same-sex couples, rules SC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex couples and said only Parliament and state legislatures can validate marital unions in a ruling that disappointed millions Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer people in India. The Constitution bench — comprising Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud and justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, Hima …

SC Ruling on Same Sex Marriage: Supreme Court divided on allowing unmarried couples to adopt children jointly
1 year, 2 months ago

SC Ruling on Same Sex Marriage: Supreme Court divided on allowing unmarried couples to adopt children jointly

The Hindu  

The Constitution Bench, which delivered a majority judgment in the same-sex marriage case on October 17, was divided in its opinions on whether unmarried couples, including same-sex partners, can jointly adopt children. Chandrachud held that Regulation 5 of the Adoption Regulations, which bars unmarried partners from being prospective adoptive parents, was ultra vires the Juvenile Justice Act and violative of …

Invoking the spectre of judicial legislation
1 year, 2 months ago

Invoking the spectre of judicial legislation

Hindustan Times  

In the last two days, the Supreme Court has passed two significant judgments that will have ramifications for years to come. On Tuesday, by a 3-2 majority, the SC virtually rejected all the prayers in a batch of petitions seeking, among other reliefs, marriage equality and a bouquet of rights for the LGBTQ+ community. Thus, they said, “All queer persons …

Same-sex marriage verdict: What’s next on the road to marriage equality for India?
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-sex marriage verdict: What’s next on the road to marriage equality for India?

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to set up a committee to examine the rights and entitlements of persons in queer unions. Although the majority ruling by Justices Bhat, Kohli, and Narasimha denied legal recognition for same-sex marriages, they acknowledged queer persons right to relationship. However, Justices S Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli… — Live Law October 17, 2023 CJI …

Same-sex marriage verdict: What are Supreme Court’s orders for Centre, states, police?
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-sex marriage verdict: What are Supreme Court’s orders for Centre, states, police?

Firstpost  

Highlighting that queerness is not an ‘urban or elitist concept’, CJI DY Chandrachud asked the Centre, states and UTs to ensure the queer community is not discriminated against because of their identity. A five-judge Constitution bench of the apex court on Tuesday rejected the petitions seeking marriage equality in a 3:2 verdict, with the dissenting judges saying that the right …

In 3:2 Majority Verdict, SC Rules Same-Sex Couples Can't Adopt A Child. Read Who Said What
1 year, 2 months ago

In 3:2 Majority Verdict, SC Rules Same-Sex Couples Can't Adopt A Child. Read Who Said What

ABP News  

Same-Sex Marriage Verdict: The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that same-sex couples cannot adopt a child and also refused to legalise their marriage putting the responsibility on the same to parliament. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul agreed to the adoption rights of the queers people while Justices S Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS …

'What CJI said was very good': Petitioner on SC's same-sex marriage ruling
1 year, 2 months ago

'What CJI said was very good': Petitioner on SC's same-sex marriage ruling

Hindustan Times  

Mixed reactions poured in after the Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to legally recognise same-sex marriages in a 3-2 verdict. Top quotes from SC verdict Supreme Court Bar Association president Adish Aggarwala said that he welcomes the judgment of the court. "I welcome the decision of the Supreme Court where they have not allowed same-sex marriage," Aggarwala told ANI. “Regarding …

SC Says Queer Couples Can Live-In, But Doesn't Legalise Marriage. Onus On Parliament Now
1 year, 2 months ago

SC Says Queer Couples Can Live-In, But Doesn't Legalise Marriage. Onus On Parliament Now

ABP News  

Same-Sex Marriage Verdict: The Supreme Court on Tuesday made a range of crucial observations while delivering its judgment on the legal validation of same-sex marriage in the country. CJI DY Chandrachud and Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul agreed to the right of civil unions for same-sex couples saying it flows from Part 3 of the Constitution, whereas Justices S Ravindra Bhat, …

'No right for queer couples to jointly adopt’: SC in same-sex marriage verdict
1 year, 2 months ago

'No right for queer couples to jointly adopt’: SC in same-sex marriage verdict

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, while announcing his verdict on a clutch of petitions demanding legal status to same-sex marriages, today struck down the Central Adoption Resource Authority's regulation that restricted queer and unmarried couples from adopting children. The CJI said the law didn't preclude unmarried couples from adopting, and that the Union of India hadn't proven restricting unmarried …

The choice for SC is between granting legal status to same-sex marriage or acting as facilitator to ease partners’ daily concerns
1 year, 2 months ago

The choice for SC is between granting legal status to same-sex marriage or acting as facilitator to ease partners’ daily concerns

The Hindu  

The Constitution Bench judgment on Tuesday will show whether the Supreme Court will declare full legal status to same-sex marriage in India or merely restrain itself to the role of a “facilitator” to push the government for a few administrative tweaks to ease the day-to-day human concerns faced by cohabiting same-sex partners in areas like joint banking, insurance and admissions …

SC Delivers Verdict On Same-Sex Marriage: Highlights From 10-Day Marathon Hearing
1 year, 2 months ago

SC Delivers Verdict On Same-Sex Marriage: Highlights From 10-Day Marathon Hearing

ABP News  

A five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered its verdict on the pleas seeking legal validation of marriage of same-sex couples. Twenty petitions were filed by same-sex couples, and other LGBTOIA+ activists challenging the provisions of the Special Marriage Act 1954, Hindu Marriage Act 1955, and the Foreign Marriage Act 1969. Centre’s ‘Urban Elitists’ Argument, Supreme Court …

At the heart of the same-sex marriage court battle is partners’ right to protect their families
1 year, 2 months ago

At the heart of the same-sex marriage court battle is partners’ right to protect their families

The Hindu  

Five judges of the Supreme Court will at 10.30 am on Tuesday pronounce its verdict on whether India can allow same-sex marriage, and at the heart of the case is the LGBTQIA+ community’s view that wedlock is the key to social acceptance and respect. “How do I protect my family otherwise?” senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy and advocate Arundhati Katju, lawyers …

'No discrimination against queer couples': Supreme Court's to-do list for Centre
1 year, 2 months ago

'No discrimination against queer couples': Supreme Court's to-do list for Centre

India Today  

The Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, while reading out the same-sex marriage verdict, on Tuesday, said that the right to enter into a union includes the right to choose one's partner and the right to recognition of that union. Follow live blog for latest update on same-sex marriage verdict ‘Queerness is not urban or elite’ CJI DY Chandrachud said …

No legal recognition to same-sex marriage, Supreme Court leaves it to Parliament
1 year, 2 months ago

No legal recognition to same-sex marriage, Supreme Court leaves it to Parliament

India Today  

The Supreme Court today refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages, saying it was up to Parliament to make laws to enable it. The Supreme Court also directed the government to constitute a committee to examine the rights and entitlements of persons in queer union, without legal recognition of their relationship as a "marriage". The court, though, said that …

Same-sex marriage: What petitioners seeking legal status argued before Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-sex marriage: What petitioners seeking legal status argued before Supreme Court

India Today  

The petitioners in the same-sex marriage hearings before the Supreme Court constitution bench presented a series of strong and compelling arguments. Constitutional Rights: They maintain that the prohibition of same-sex marriages infringes upon the constitutional rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Human Rights Violation: It was stated that denial of same-sex marriage is a human rights violation. Social Stigma and Discrimination: …

Supreme Court to rule marriage equality rights for LGBTQIA+ community
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court to rule marriage equality rights for LGBTQIA+ community

Firstpost  

Different petitions requesting the legal recognition of same-sex marriage are being handled by the Supreme Court. Earlier, one of the petitions brought up the issue of the lack of legal protections for members of the LGBTQIA+ community On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will rule on a number of petitions concerning the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community to marriage equality. Earlier, …

Same-sex marriage case | Supreme Court to pronounce judgment on October 17
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-sex marriage case | Supreme Court to pronounce judgment on October 17

The Hindu  

A Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Same-sex marriage verdict LIVE updates The other four judges on the Bench are Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice S Ravindra Bhat, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice PS Narasimha. In fact, the Centre had argued that the court ought to leave the issue to the Parliament and not even recognise a …

Supreme Court To Pronounce Judgement In Same-Sex Marriage Case Tomorrow
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court To Pronounce Judgement In Same-Sex Marriage Case Tomorrow

Live Law  

The Supreme Court is set to deliver its judgment on the batch of petitions seeking legal recognition for queer marriages in India tomorrow. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice S Ravindra Bhat, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice PS Narasimha had started hearing the matter on April 18 and reserved judgement in the …

Verdict on same-sex marriage by Supreme Court today
1 year, 2 months ago

Verdict on same-sex marriage by Supreme Court today

India Today  

The Supreme Court will announce its verdict on the legal recognition of same-sex marriage later today. In May, the Supreme Court held a marathon hearing to consider the issue of giving recognition to same-sex marriage and the legal and social questions arising out of those petitions. The hearings were held after 18 same-sex couples filed petitions before the Supreme Court, …

SC reserves verdict on pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriage
1 year, 7 months ago

SC reserves verdict on pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriage

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriage. During the hearing on Wednesday, the Centre told the apex court that any constitutional declaration made by it on pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriage may not be a "correct course of action" as the court will not be able …

Same Sex Marriage Case : Supreme Court Expresses Reluctance To Examine Special Marriage Act Provisions On Notice & Objections
1 year, 8 months ago

Same Sex Marriage Case : Supreme Court Expresses Reluctance To Examine Special Marriage Act Provisions On Notice & Objections

Live Law  

In the matter pertaining to marriage equality in India, on the ninth day of the arguments, Senior Advocate Dr AM Singhvi submitted before the Supreme Court his rejoinder arguments. When Dr Singhvi started arguing against the notice and objection regime of the Special Marriage Act, CJI DY Chandrachud orally remarked– "Your argument in the challenge to notice provisions postulates a …

Same sex marriage case: Centre tells SC several states opposed legalisation
1 year, 8 months ago

Same sex marriage case: Centre tells SC several states opposed legalisation

Live Mint  

As the Supreme Court continues to hear pleas seeking legal recognition of same sex marriages, the Central government said that three states had opposed the move. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that the Assam, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan governments had spoken against the granting of legal recognition. The Centre had issued a letter to the states on April 18, asking …

Same-sex marriage Day 9 hearing Highlights: SC bench to resume hearing on Thursday
1 year, 8 months ago

Same-sex marriage Day 9 hearing Highlights: SC bench to resume hearing on Thursday

India Today  

Singhvi: We not only seek a declaration of the right to marry but a right to marry under the Speical Marriage Act by an interpretation of SMA, which will allow the solemnisation of non-heterosexual marriages. Please don't be swayed by this argument that elected legislature, unelected judges, the majority - the whole advance of laws are full of examples to …

Same-sex marriage: We don't go by popular morality or segmental morality, says SC
1 year, 8 months ago

Same-sex marriage: We don't go by popular morality or segmental morality, says SC

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: We don't go by either "popular morality or segmental morality" but what the Constitution mandates, the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday when an argument was advanced before it that young same-sex couples across the country wanted to get married. Senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy, who is also representing the petitioners' side, said she has spoken at different events and …

Same-sex marriage | Ready to form panel led by Cabinet Secretary to address ‘human’ concerns of same-sex couples, govt. tells SC
1 year, 8 months ago

Same-sex marriage | Ready to form panel led by Cabinet Secretary to address ‘human’ concerns of same-sex couples, govt. tells SC

The Hindu  

The Centre informed the Supreme Court on May 3 that it is willing to form a committee headed by the Cabinet Secretary to consider administrative measures for addressing “genuine, human concerns” faced by same-sex couples in their daily lives in areas such as banking, insurance, etc, without delving into their plea for legal recognition of same-sex marriage. Chief Justice Chandrachud …

Ready to play facilitator to push government to ease concerns of same-sex partners, says Supreme Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Ready to play facilitator to push government to ease concerns of same-sex partners, says Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday said it is ready to play the role of a “facilitator” to push the government into taking administrative steps to bring down “barriers” and ease the day-to-day human concerns faced by cohabiting same-sex partners in areas like joint banking, insurance and admissions of children to schools without touching upon the issue of legal recognition of …

SC asks govt to respond on social benefits for same-sex couples
1 year, 8 months ago

SC asks govt to respond on social benefits for same-sex couples

Live Mint  

Same-Sex marriage hearing: The Supreme Court heard arguments in the case pertaining to legalisation of same-sex marriage in India. In the hearing, the Supreme Court has asked the ruling government at the Centre to give a response on social benefits that can be given to same-sex couples even without legal recognition of their marital status. The court asked Solicitor General …

Same-sex marriage hearing LIVE: SC seeks govt response on grant of social benefits by May 3
1 year, 8 months ago

Same-sex marriage hearing LIVE: SC seeks govt response on grant of social benefits by May 3

Live Mint  

The legal recognition of same-sex marriage in India is currently being discussed in a batch of petitions, presently being heard by a constitution bench of the Supreme Court on April 27. SC asks Centre to respond on possible social benefits by May 3 SC asks Centre to come back on May 3 with its response on the social benefits that …

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