Sushant Divgikar: There’s deep rooted homophobia in many institutions in India
3 years, 9 months ago

Sushant Divgikar: There’s deep rooted homophobia in many institutions in India

Hindustan Times  

“Do you think the LGBTQ community is only interested in sex?” asks LGBTQI activist Sushant Divgikar, saying that’s one question he has been wondering ever since he heard about the Centre’s response to Delhi High Court on same-sex marriage. Last week, the Centre told the Delhi HC that there’s no fundamental right to seek recognition for same-sex marriage, stating that in India, marriage isn’t a union of two individuals but between a man and a woman. Don’t call it a marriage, but at least call it a civil union or partnership,” says the model-actor-singer. “Do you think LGBTQI community is only interested in sex, and don’t require any health benefits?” Divgikar says and rues, “You are marginalising a community which is already marginalised.” Divgikar notes that almost every institution of the country has deep-rooted homophobia and transphobia.

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Civil unions and marriage: Where are we in India?
8 months, 1 week ago

Civil unions and marriage: Where are we in India?

Hindustan Times  

The Communist Party of India has promised to bring a law to recognise civil unions between couples belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community, while the Congress has promised to conduct widespread discussions towards instituting such a partnership right for same-sex couples. Civil union accords a comprehensive legal status parallel to a civil marriage and grants the parties rights like marriage such …

On marriage equality, a missed opportunity
1 year, 2 months ago

On marriage equality, a missed opportunity

Hindustan Times  

On October 17, 2023, the world’s most powerful Supreme Court expressed its inability to recognise same-sex marriage in Supriyo vs Union of India. Legislation by the Indian Parliament granting legal recognition to same-sex marriage is almost improbable, given its populist gesture in such contentious issues. Given the nuances of the existing laws and since there was a legislative vacuum as …

The Supreme Court’s ‘no fundamental right to marry’ is wrong
1 year, 2 months ago

The Supreme Court’s ‘no fundamental right to marry’ is wrong

The Hindu  

So we have it from the Supreme Court of India in Supriyo Chakraborty. It is in this background that the Court, in Supriyo Chakraborty, was asked to decide the right of recognition to marriage by the state of non-heterosexual couples The human rights declaration The fundamental core decision of the Supreme Court in Supriyo Chakraborty is that there is no …

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Legalising gay marriage: Societal shift takes time
1 year, 2 months ago

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Legalising gay marriage: Societal shift takes time

Deccan Chronicle  

The decision of a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court last week that it is not for the court to recognise the marital status of LGBTQ+ people, and that it is for Parliament and the state legislatures to make the necessary amendments to the Special Marriages Act, can be seen as a judicially informed decision, or as an expression of …

Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage verdict acts as a formidable document upholding the Indianness of homosexuality and gender queerness
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage verdict acts as a formidable document upholding the Indianness of homosexuality and gender queerness

The Hindu  

Though the Supreme Court has refused to legalise same-sex marriage, the Constitution Bench judgment is a formidable step to silence hostile voices who claim that homosexuality and gender queerness are un-Indian. “It is not queerness which is of foreign origin but the many shades of prejudice in India which are remnants of a colonial past,” Chief Justice of India D.Y. …

Same-sex marriage and the fundamental right to marry | Explained
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-sex marriage and the fundamental right to marry | Explained

The Hindu  

October 20, 2023 05:28 pm | Updated 06:55 pm IST The story so far: A five-judge Bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday in a 3:2 verdict ruled against legalising same-sex marriage in India leaving it up to the legislature to decide if non-heterosexual unions can be legally recognised. Although the CJI and Justice Kaul batted for civil unions for …

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 …

'Upset My Wedding Plans': Dutee Chand On Supreme Court's Verdict On Same-Sex Marriage
1 year, 2 months ago

'Upset My Wedding Plans': Dutee Chand On Supreme Court's Verdict On Same-Sex Marriage

ABP News  

The Supreme Court of India passed its verdict on same-sex marriage on Tuesday, declining to legalise marriages between queer couples or grant them the right to adopt children. Many queer inviduals had eagerly awaited the apex court's ruling, and Dutee Chand, who came out as India's first openly gay professional athlete in Ma 2019, was among them. We hope Parliament …

Law and custom: On the Supreme Court’s verdict on same-sex marriage
1 year, 2 months ago

Law and custom: On the Supreme Court’s verdict on same-sex marriage

The Hindu  

​ The Supreme Court of India’s refusal to accord legal recognition to marriages between persons of the same sex is a huge legal setback to the queer community in the country. Given the progress in law in recent years and the deepening of the meaning of individual rights, there was widespread expectation that the five-judge Constitution Bench would give the …

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 …

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 …

Same-sex marriage verdict: Can unmarried partners, gay couples now adopt in India?
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-sex marriage verdict: Can unmarried partners, gay couples now adopt in India?

Firstpost  

CJI DY Chandrachud in a ruling on Tuesday struck down the Central Adoption Resource Authority regulations which stop gay and unmarried couples from adopting. However, the five-judge Supreme Court bench in a 3-2 verdict stated that non-heterosexual couples cannot be granted the right to jointly adopt While India’s Supreme Court declined to legalise same-sex marriage and did not grant gay …

Same-Sex Marriage Verdict: All that the Supreme Court has allowed
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-Sex Marriage Verdict: All that the Supreme Court has allowed

Firstpost  

The five-judge bench came up with four judgments while unanimously agreeing that “there is no unqualified right to marry for same-sex couples.” While Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachudh and Justice SK Kaul ruled that same-sex couples have the right to adopt, the other three judges disagreed The Supreme Court Tuesday ruled that there cannot be legal recognition for same-sex …

India’s Supreme Court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s Supreme Court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage

Hindustan Times  

India’s Supreme Court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage India's top court on Tuesday declined to allow same-sex marriages in the country.. India's top court on Tuesday declined to allow same-sex marriages in the country. 1 / 10 India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to legalize same-sex marriages. 2 / 10 The five-judge Constitution bench comprised of the Chief Justice of …

'Homosexuality not urban elitist concept': What SC judges said on same-sex marriage
1 year, 2 months ago

'Homosexuality not urban elitist concept': What SC judges said on same-sex marriage

Hindustan Times  

Homosexuality isn't an urban elitist concept, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said on Tuesday, while announcing his verdict on petitions demanding legal status to same-sex marriages. Observing that marriage can't remain a static, stagnant or unchanging institution, he said he can't compel Parliament or state assemblies to create “a new institution of marriage”. #Can't put State under any obligation …

Same Sex Marriage Verdict Live Updates lgbtqia Supreme Court CJI Chandrachud Social Reactions
1 year, 2 months ago

Same Sex Marriage Verdict Live Updates lgbtqia Supreme Court CJI Chandrachud Social Reactions

ABP News  

Same Sex Marriage Verdict Highlights: Hello and welcome to ABP Live Same Sex Marriage Live Blog, please follow this space for all the latest updates on Supreme Court's verdict on same sex marriage. The Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver its much anticipated verdict on the pleas seeking legal validation for the same sex marriage in the country on Tuesday. …

Same Sex Marriage Live Updates: Supreme court verdict on same sex marriage in India - SC leaves it to the legislature to decide on same-sex marriages
1 year, 2 months ago

Same Sex Marriage Live Updates: Supreme court verdict on same sex marriage in India - SC leaves it to the legislature to decide on same-sex marriages

The Hindu  

October 17, 2023 20:02 CJI observations on same-sex marriage important; views on inheritance, marriages need reform: Kerala Minister Kerala Higher Education and Social Justice Minister R Bindu on Tuesday termed the observations of CJI D Y Chandrachud on same-sex marriages as important, and said the current views on inheritance and marriages need to be reformed with the changing times. Bindu, …

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 …

Marriage Equality: How Indian media has depicted same-sex marriages
1 year, 2 months ago

Marriage Equality: How Indian media has depicted same-sex marriages

Hindustan Times  

In 2012, a New Indian Express article announced, “In UP, Gay Couple Get Marriage 'Registered' in Court.” The couple in question had had their marriage registered under the Hindu Marriage Act. For instance, a Times of India article dated February 24, 1988, describes the police constables Urmila and Leela’s “sensational marriage” as a “protest against society’s treatment of lonely and …

LGBTQIA+ Rights In India: Struggles, Progress, And The Road Ahead
1 year, 3 months ago

LGBTQIA+ Rights In India: Struggles, Progress, And The Road Ahead

Live Law  

Article 15 of the Indian Constitution stands as a beacon of hope, vowing equality and protection against discrimination on diverse grounds, including sex. Despite India's rich shade of gender and sexual diversity, the draconian grip of colonial- era Section 377 cast a shadow, stifling genuine expression The struggles of the LGBTQIA community are multifaceted, encompassing social ostracism, exclusion from introductory …

Same-sex marriage: Morality vs equality
1 year, 6 months ago

Same-sex marriage: Morality vs equality

The Hindu  

Just a few days before the Supreme Court of India commenced hearings on the same-sex marriage issue, one of the world’s leading philosophers, Michael Sandel, was in India to take part in a media group’s conclave. Same-sex marriage verdict LIVE updates | Top court to pronounce judgment at 10:30 A.M. For, if the Court were to adjudicate on the right …

Indian-American LGBTQ members request PM Modi to support equal rights in India
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian-American LGBTQ members request PM Modi to support equal rights in India

India TV News  

In a new move, Indian-American LGBTQ members have requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to support the equal rights of the queer community in India. I would urge Prime Minister Modi to support this, to support the equal rights of the LGBTQ community in India and to understand that our children and LGBTQ folks are entitled to equal rights because we …

Why recognising and prioritising children in the same-sex marriage debate is important
1 year, 7 months ago

Why recognising and prioritising children in the same-sex marriage debate is important

Firstpost  

Best interest of children is the fundamental principle that must remain at the centre of our choices and actions, more so where children are at the core of the consequences of such choices. Therefore, accepting a borrowed concept having no roots in our country and permitting the State to place a child for adoption with same-sex couples would deprive children …

‘Constitution itself is a tradition breaker so…,’ SC on same-sex marriage
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Constitution itself is a tradition breaker so…,’ SC on same-sex marriage

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court, which resumed the hearing of petitions seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriages in India on Tuesday, cited that the Indian Constitution itself is a "tradition breaker". As the hearing starts, senior lawyer Rakesh Dwivedi questioned the apex court whether ‘there is a fundamental right for persons in same-sex relations to marry? The context of marriage has changed: …

LGBTQ+ couples in India await the Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage
1 year, 7 months ago

LGBTQ+ couples in India await the Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage

NPR  

LGBTQ+ couples in India await the Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP MUMBAI — Aruna Desai still remembers the distress call that came in the middle of the night in September. 18 couples have petitioned the Supreme Court to legalize same-sex marriage Desai's reaction to her son telling her he was gay was …

Same-sex marriage | Ready to form panel led by Cabinet Secretary to address ‘human’ concerns of same-sex couples, govt. tells SC
1 year, 7 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 …

Anita Anand | Imagining a new form of marriage in India: It has to start with a law
1 year, 7 months ago

Anita Anand | Imagining a new form of marriage in India: It has to start with a law

Deccan Chronicle  

Imagine a nuclear family in India: Mother, father, and children. Over the last decade, acceptance of homosexuality has grown in India, especially since the Supreme Court decriminalised homosexuality in 2018, with a ruling that legalised consenting gay sex. The government argues that while the right to love and cohabit is a fundamental right, but marriage itself is “not an absolute …

Data Point: Situating the debate on same-sex marriage
1 year, 7 months ago

Data Point: Situating the debate on same-sex marriage

The Hindu  

The Data Point is a bi-weekly newsletter in which The Hindu’s Data team decodes the numbers behind today’s biggest stories. Attitude towards homosexuality in India While the Union government claimed that the legalisation of same-sex marriages merely voiced “urban elitist views”, data show that the urban elite people were not more accepting of same-sex relationships than the rural poor. Around …

Kangana Ranaut supports same-sex marriage in India: 'Jab logo ke dil mil gaye hai, hum kya bol sakte hai'
1 year, 7 months ago

Kangana Ranaut supports same-sex marriage in India: 'Jab logo ke dil mil gaye hai, hum kya bol sakte hai'

Hindustan Times  

Kangana Ranaut was in Haridwar recently, where she spoke to reporters on a wide range of topics. Kangana said during a media interaction, “Jo shaadi hoti hai, woh dil ke rishte hote hai, ye sab hi jante hai. Jab logo ke dil mil gaye hai, baaki kuch logo ki jo preference hai, usme hum kya bol sakte hai?” Reacting to …

SC asks govt to respond on social benefits for same-sex couples
1 year, 7 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 …

Govt on same-sex marriage: ‘Seeking recognition of relationship not fundamental’
1 year, 7 months ago

Govt on same-sex marriage: ‘Seeking recognition of relationship not fundamental’

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India has been hearing arguments in context with granting legal sanction to same-sex marriage. During the hearing, Solicitor General representing the Central Government stated that there is ‘ no fundamental right in seeking recognition of a relationship as a marriage’. “Right to love, right to cohabit, right to choose a partner, right to have a sexual …

Same-sex marriage hearing LIVE: SC seeks govt response on grant of social benefits by May 3
1 year, 7 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 …

Same-Sex Marriage: 'Give Me Some Logic', 'All Boys Club' — Queer Rights Lawyers, Activists React To BCI Resolution
1 year, 7 months ago

Same-Sex Marriage: 'Give Me Some Logic', 'All Boys Club' — Queer Rights Lawyers, Activists React To BCI Resolution

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Bar Council of India has moved a resolution claiming that "more than 99.9% of people of the country are opposed to 'the idea of same-sex marriage". “If the Bar Council of India believes that 99.9 per cent of India does not share the view of petitioners in the case of marriage equality and if the BCI believes …

The many benefits of marriage equality
1 year, 7 months ago

The many benefits of marriage equality

The Hindu  

Last week, the Supreme Court started hearing petitions from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer petitioners seeking same-sex marriage equality. Therefore, excluding LGBTQ+ persons from marriage excludes us from the full benefits of participating in family and community life. LGBTQ+ marriage takes nothing away from those “straight” couples who already enjoy marriage equality, yet it means everything to the lives …

SC’s haste is clearly an effort to encroach onto powers of Parliament: VHP on same-sex marriage
1 year, 7 months ago

SC’s haste is clearly an effort to encroach onto powers of Parliament: VHP on same-sex marriage

The Hindu  

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s legal cell passed a resolution against same-sex marriage saying the “tearing hurry” with which the Supreme Court is hearing petitions for legal recognition of such unions is not appropriate. The VHP said it believes that there is no grave urgency to decide and determine the case related to same-sex marriage, when the country is still facing …

'...Against our culture': Bar Council of India opposes legal recognition to same-sex marriages
1 year, 8 months ago

'...Against our culture': Bar Council of India opposes legal recognition to same-sex marriages

India TV News  

Bar Council of India on Sunday passed a resolution opposing the grant of legal recognition to same-sex marriages. Advocate and chairman of Bar Council of India, Manan Kumar Mishra while talking to ANI said that same-sex marriage is against the culture of the country. The Supreme Court earlier on Thursday said it may be redefining the “evolving notion of marriage” …

'What Happens When A Child Of Heterosexual Couple Sees Domestic Violence?': CJI DY Chandrachud On Concerns Over Adoption By Queer Couples
1 year, 8 months ago

'What Happens When A Child Of Heterosexual Couple Sees Domestic Violence?': CJI DY Chandrachud On Concerns Over Adoption By Queer Couples

Live Law  

While hearing the marriage equality petitions on Thursday, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, responded to a commonly raised concern over the suitability of same-sex couples to adopt and raise children. The CJI made the comments regarding same-sex couples raising children after looking at the evidence presented by senior advocate KV Viswanathan, appearing for transgender rights activist Zainab Patel, with …

Same sex-marriages: SC bench asks petitioners to conclude arguments on 24 April
1 year, 8 months ago

Same sex-marriages: SC bench asks petitioners to conclude arguments on 24 April

Live Mint  

On the third day of hearing of the pleas seeking the legalisation of same-sex marriage in India, the Supreme Court constitutional bench -- led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and comprised justices Justices S K Kaul, S R Bhat, Hima Kohli and P S Narasimha-- asked the petitioners to conclude their arguments on 24 April. CJI Chandrachud, while concluding the …

'Homosexual Relations Not Just Physical, But...': SC Continues Hearing Same-Sex Marriage Matter
1 year, 8 months ago

'Homosexual Relations Not Just Physical, But...': SC Continues Hearing Same-Sex Marriage Matter

News 18  

Hearing the same-sex marriage matter, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud asked on Thursday if the existence of two spouses, who belong to a binary gender is a necessary requirement for marriage. Today is the third day of the hearing by a five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court on petitions seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriage in India. He …

Same-sex marriage: ‘There is nothing absolute…’: CJI Chandrachud
1 year, 8 months ago

Same-sex marriage: ‘There is nothing absolute…’: CJI Chandrachud

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India's hearing into petitions seeking to legalize same-sex marriage continued on third day on Thursday, April 20. 3:40 pm: CJI Chandrachud said, “Same-sex couples seek the same benefits of marriage.” To which, advocate Vishwanathan says that the LGBTQ parents are as qualified to have children as the heterosexual parents. The top court disapproved the central government's …

Same-sex an innate feature, can't call it elitist or urban: SC
1 year, 8 months ago

Same-sex an innate feature, can't call it elitist or urban: SC

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Disapproving of the Union government’s stand that the demand for legal validation of same-sex marriage is an “urban elitist concept”, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said that an innate characteristic of a person cannot be called “elitist”, adding the government has failed in adducing any data to buttress its statement. But there is no data coming from the …

Why is India discussing same-sex marriage? 5 points
1 year, 8 months ago

Why is India discussing same-sex marriage? 5 points

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court's five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud on Wednesday continued hearing a batch of petitions seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriages in India. Read here: 'If you go back to Indian texts…': Gay marriage petitioners to Supreme Court The petitions before the apex court include those seeking recognition of same-sex marriage under various Acts, like the …

‘Gay, lesbian couples can still…’: What SC said on Day 2 of same-sex marriage
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Gay, lesbian couples can still…’: What SC said on Day 2 of same-sex marriage

Live Mint  

While hearing the legality of same-sex marriage in India, the Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that couples in a gay and lesbian relationship can still adopt children. Centre has opposed the idea of granting legal status to same-sex marriage and submitted that the petitions are reflecting "urban elitist views for the purpose of social acceptance". Responding to the objections, CJI …

Govt Does Not Have Data To Prove Gay Marriage Is Urban-Elitist Concept, Says Supreme Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Govt Does Not Have Data To Prove Gay Marriage Is Urban-Elitist Concept, Says Supreme Court

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed claims by the Central government that same-sex marriage and queer rights are "urban elitist concepts". The remarks were in response to the Central government’s submission that the petitions representing those seeking recognition of same-sex marriages are urban elitist views. The Constitution Bench, comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, PS Narasimha, Hima Kohli, …

Same sex marriage: Govt cites ‘dignity, culture’ in opposing legalisation
1 year, 8 months ago

Same sex marriage: Govt cites ‘dignity, culture’ in opposing legalisation

Live Mint  

As, India patiently waits for a decision, the historic hearing for legalising same-sex marriage in India in the Supreme Court concluded it's second day. The Supreme Court on the second day of the hearing was urged by the Indian government to use it's ‘plenary powers, prestige and moral authority' in taking a decision on legalising same-sex marriage. Here are 10 …

'If you go back to Indian texts…': Gay marriage petitioners to Supreme Court
1 year, 8 months ago

'If you go back to Indian texts…': Gay marriage petitioners to Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

The second day of the Supreme Court hearing of pleas to legalise marriage for same-sex and alternative sexuality couples - which the government opposes - began Wednesday with a reference to the oft-repeated rant against LGBTQIA+ relationships - they are 'against the order of nature'. "If we are equal, we require an affirmative nod from the court - 'you are …

Same-sex marriage hearing LIVE: ‘Heart of this case is Right to Choose,’ Singhvi
1 year, 8 months ago

Same-sex marriage hearing LIVE: ‘Heart of this case is Right to Choose,’ Singhvi

Live Mint  

Supreme Court has begun the Day 2 hearing arguments for granting legal recognition to same-sex marriages on Wednesday. -Rohatgi wraps up his arguments, Abhishek Manu Singhvi speaks Lawyer Rohatgi wrapped up his arguments in the hearing of same-sex marriage in the Supreme Court. - Rights being clouded by the majority: Rohatgi on same-sex marriage recognition Mukul Rohatgi added, "32 itself …

Five years after Section 377 landmark, queer community hopes for an epoch
1 year, 8 months ago

Five years after Section 377 landmark, queer community hopes for an epoch

Hindustan Times  

Like most things in India, it began at a wedding. “Runaway LBI women and trans persons often wish to marry each other and are seeking to secure some legal and social legitimacy for their relationship, particularly given the hostility, threat and violence that is inflicted on them not only by society at large but specifically from family members, opposed to …

Queer couple dreaming of a baraat in rural north India ask how marriage equality is an ‘urban elitist’ matter
1 year, 8 months ago

Queer couple dreaming of a baraat in rural north India ask how marriage equality is an ‘urban elitist’ matter

The Hindu  

Among the 20 petitioners seeking legalisation of same-sex marriage by the Supreme Court are a couple who say their lives are proof against the Centre’s stance that the petition reflects “urban elitist views”. “On various occasions, they would tell me that if I can’t bring a baraat to their doorsteps for their daughter, then I should stop wasting Bhawna’s time …

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