SC side-steps Centre’s push to leave same-sex marriage decision to Parliament
1 year, 8 months ago

SC side-steps Centre’s push to leave same-sex marriage decision to Parliament

The Hindu  

The court battle for legal recognition of same-sex marriage began on Tuesday with a brief but intense sparring session between the Supreme Court and the Centre, which saw Chief Justice of India D.Y. The remark from the Chief Justice, who is heading a five-judge Bench, came in response to preliminary objections from the government, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, that “five brilliant individuals” could not decide for the entire nation and create a “new socio-legal relationship” within the institution of marriage. SC ‘in charge’ Mr. Mehta said that the petitioners seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriage should first address the government’s preliminary objection that Parliament, and not the court, should consider and decide the issue. It is a very serious issue.” “I am just saying this is not an issue to be decided by five brilliant individuals on that side and five learned individuals on this side… We have to know what a farmer in South India wants or what a businessman in the North East wants…” Mr. Mehta said.

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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 …

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 …

A task for the House to finish?
1 year, 2 months ago

A task for the House to finish?

Hindustan Times  

In its much-debated judgment, the Supreme Court refused to endorse marriage equality. In his minority judgment, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said, “This Court cannot either strike down the constitutional validity of the SMA or read words into the SMA because of its institutional limitations. This Court cannot read words into the provisions of the SMA and provisions of …

'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 …

'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 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, …

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, …

'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 …

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 …

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, …

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 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: …

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 …

Marriage for all, even if for a few
1 year, 7 months ago

Marriage for all, even if for a few

The Hindu  

In a reality show, “Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives”, Sima Taparia of the series, “Indian Matchmaking”, was asked about the possibility of matching for queer couples. Even as season three of her show dropped, the Supreme Court began hearing the case for marriage equality within the ambit of the Special Marriage Act. If the court rules in favour of expanding …

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: Centre tells SC several states opposed legalisation
1 year, 7 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 …

Rajasthan opposes legal status for same-sex marriage, Centre tells SC
1 year, 7 months ago

Rajasthan opposes legal status for same-sex marriage, Centre tells SC

The Hindu  

The Centre on May 10 told the Supreme Court that seven States have either opposed legal recognition of same-sex marriage or said the issue required “intense and expansive debates”. Even granting same-sex relationships a status “less than marriage” would turn out wrong, Mr. Mehta said. “From what I could gather from Your Lordships’ observations that there is a possibility of …

Same-Sex Marriage | Seven States Responded to Centre’s Letter; Rajasthan Opposes, Others Seek Time to Debate : SG Tells Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Same-Sex Marriage | Seven States Responded to Centre’s Letter; Rajasthan Opposes, Others Seek Time to Debate : SG Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

Solicitor-General for India Tushar Mehta on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that only seven states had responded to central government’s April 18 letter inviting comments and views on the ‘seminal issues’ raised in the marriage equality petitions. I will be placing them on the record.” Last month, right at the outset, the Centre had urged the top court to implead …

Same-sex marriage Day 9 hearing Highlights: SC bench to resume hearing on Thursday
1 year, 7 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 …

‘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: …

Same-sex marriage: We don't go by popular morality or segmental morality, says SC
1 year, 7 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, 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 …

Ready to play facilitator to push government to ease concerns of same-sex partners, says Supreme Court
1 year, 7 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, 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: SC hints it may refer challenge to notice provision under Spl Marriage Act to 2-judge bench
1 year, 7 months ago

Same-sex marriage: SC hints it may refer challenge to notice provision under Spl Marriage Act to 2-judge bench

India TV News  

The Supreme Court, which is hearing arguments on a batch of pleas seeking legal sanction for same-sex marriages, on Thursday indicated it might refer for adjudication by a two-judge bench the challenge to the 30-day prior notice provision in the Special Marriage Act, 1954. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said on Thursday the 30-day …

Centre Relies on Parliamentary Debates from 1950s to Oppose Same-Sex Marriage, SC Asks, ‘Was It Legal Anywhere in the World at the Time?’
1 year, 7 months ago

Centre Relies on Parliamentary Debates from 1950s to Oppose Same-Sex Marriage, SC Asks, ‘Was It Legal Anywhere in the World at the Time?’

Live Law  

The Union of India on Wednesday argued against the ‘reading in’ of gender neutrality in the provisions of the Special Marriage Act, 1954 on the ground that the legislature had ‘consciously’ intended for it to be an act recognising only heterosexual unions. In response to this, Justice Ravindra Bhat said: “At the time the Special Marriage Act was being debated, …

SC’s haste is clearly an effort to encroach onto powers of Parliament: VHP on same-sex marriage
1 year, 8 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 …

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 …

'When the Hindu Code came...': Petitioners on Day 2 of same-sex marriage hearing in Supreme Court | Top 5 quotes
1 year, 8 months ago

'When the Hindu Code came...': Petitioners on Day 2 of same-sex marriage hearing in Supreme Court | Top 5 quotes

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday resumed its hearing on the issue of recognising “same-sex marriage”. “The State should come forward and provide recognition to same-sex marriage,” senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing one of the petitioners, argued before the Supreme Court that “the State should come forward and provide recognition to same-sex marriage.” Meanwhile, Solicitor General Tushar …

'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 …

Have written to States about same-sex marriage hearing: Centre tells Supreme Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Have written to States about same-sex marriage hearing: Centre tells Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Centre on April 19 informed the Supreme Court that it has written to the Chief Secretaries of States, informing them that the same-sex marriage case is being heard by the Supreme Court. The court had decided to restrict itself to examining whether the ambit of the Special Marriage Act could be widened to accommodate same-sex marriages. Mr. Mehta had …

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 …

Same Sex Marriage Issue Cannot Be Decided Without Hearing All States And UTs: Centre To Supreme Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Same Sex Marriage Issue Cannot Be Decided Without Hearing All States And UTs: Centre To Supreme Court

Live Law  

Central government has filed a fresh affidavit in the Supreme Court urging it to make all the State governments and Union Territories party to the petitions seeking recognition of same-sex marriage. Centre says that Concurrent list in the Seventh Schedule to the Indian Constitution includes "marriage". Centre claims that any decision on the present issues without making States a party, …

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