Queer, live-in couples laud SC ruling on social welfare
2 years, 3 months ago

Queer, live-in couples laud SC ruling on social welfare

Hindustan Times  

Queer as well as unmarried couples in the country had a reason to cheer on Monday, after the Supreme Court passed a judgment, emphasising that the letters of the law cannot be used to put non-traditional families in a perilous position. A bench headed by justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, underscored that familial relationships may also take the form of “domestic, unmarried partnerships, or queer relationships”. The couple hopes that the SC ruling sets up a precedent that “result in more empowerment and awareness for the queer community”. She says, “Hope we as a society and a nation continue to evolve and be more empathetic towards everyone.” Whereas, Dev hopes that this judgment is a way forward for the future generation.

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A cautionary tale for cause lawyers
1 year, 1 month ago

A cautionary tale for cause lawyers

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on October 17 unanimously rejected the argument that there is a constitutional right to same-sex marriage. While the minority recognised and sought to operationalise the right to adoption and a civil union, the majority did not go as far and stopped short of generally recognising the right to a relationship and the discriminatory impact of the existing …

Marriage Equality Case : Conclusions & Directions Of Supreme Court Judgments
1 year, 2 months ago

Marriage Equality Case : Conclusions & Directions Of Supreme Court Judgments

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice S Ravindra Bhat and Justice PS Narasimha pronounced separate judgments.In terms of the reportable judgment, the Chief Justice of India issued following directions and conclusions:a. By recognizing a relationship in the form of marriage, the state grants material benefits exclusive to marriage; e. The State has an interest in …

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 …

'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 …

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 …

Marriage Equality | Studies Show No Adverse Impact On Children Raised By Queer Couples: Dr Menaka Guruswamy Submits Before Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Marriage Equality | Studies Show No Adverse Impact On Children Raised By Queer Couples: Dr Menaka Guruswamy Submits Before Supreme Court

Live Law  

On the final day of hearings in the marriage equality case before the Supreme Court, the counsels for petitioners argued their rejoinder submissions on rights of queer couples to adopt and raise children, on workability of relief sought by the petitioners, and on statutory interpretation among other things. Studies show no adverse impact on children raised by queer couples: Senior …

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 …

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 …

Ensure that rights are accorded to all
2 years, 3 months ago

Ensure that rights are accorded to all

Hindustan Times  

The transformation of society is often reflected through the changing nature of the family unit. It is, thus, crucial that legal and administrative authorities take cognisance of how traditional structures of families are only ephemeral and move to limit bias against alternative forms of kinship. The Supreme Court took a big step in this direction this week when a two-judge …

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