Same-Sex Marriage Case Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-Sex Marriage Case Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will pronounce at 10.30AM today the judgment in the same-sex marriage case.A 5-judge Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha will deliver the judgment in a batch of twenty petitions which seek legal recognition for same-sex and queer marriages. The Supreme Court will pronounce at 10.30AM today the judgment in the same-sex marriage case. A 5-judge Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha will deliver the judgment in a batch of twenty petitions which seek legal recognition for same-sex and queer marriages. The bench has confined the case to the Special Marriage Act 1954 and clarified that it will not deal with the Hindu Marriage Act or personal laws.

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Same-Sex Marriages: SC Defers Review Plea As Justice Sanjiv Khanna Recuses From Hearing
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Same-sex marriage: CJI to consider requests for open court hearing of same-sex marriage verdict review
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Marriage Equality Case : Supreme Court To Consider Review Petitions On July 10; Justices Sanjiv Khanna & Nagarathna Replace Retired Judges
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

Supreme Court agrees to consider review petitions on same-sex marriage verdict
1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court agrees to consider review petitions on same-sex marriage verdict

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to consider on November 28 a bundle of petition seeking a reconsideration of its October 17 judgment that had refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex couples and said only Parliament and state legislatures can validate their marital unions. By a 3-2 majority, the October 17 judgment had refused to accord legal sanction to …

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 …

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. …

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 …

Same-sex marriage verdict: Points of agreement, divergence between the 5 Supreme Court justices
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-sex marriage verdict: Points of agreement, divergence between the 5 Supreme Court justices

Hindustan Times  

The Constitution bench judgment in same-sex marriage case presents an intriguing mix of views the five judges on the bench expressed, employing tools of interpretation and juristic outlook before rendering their final verdict on a spectrum of questions posed before them. “It would thus be misconceived to claim that non-heterosexual unions are only a facet of the modern social milieu,” …

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 …

Five-judge SC bench refuses to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriage
1 year, 2 months ago

Five-judge SC bench refuses to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriage

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages. Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, who was heading the bench pronouncing its verdict on 21 pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriages, said the court can't make law but only interpret it and it is for Parliament to …

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, …

India awaits Supreme court verdict on same-sex marriage today
1 year, 2 months ago

India awaits Supreme court verdict on same-sex marriage today

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court will deliver a verdict on Tuesday on granting legal recognition to same-sex marriages, a ruling that has the potential to spark momentous changes in the world's most populous country. The case is seen as a milestone event for LGBTQ rights in India, following a historic 2018 judgement by the Supreme Court that scrapped a colonial-era …

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. …

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 …

Same-Sex Marriage Case Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-Sex Marriage Case Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will pronounce at 10.30AM today the judgment in the same-sex marriage case.A 5-judge Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha will deliver the judgment in a batch of twenty petitions which seek legal recognition for same-sex and queer marriages. The Supreme Court will …

Same-Sex Marriage Case Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-Sex Marriage Case Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will pronounce at 10.30AM today the judgment in the same-sex marriage case.A 5-judge Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha will deliver the judgment in a batch of twenty petitions which seek legal recognition for same-sex and queer marriages. The Supreme Court will …

Same-Sex Marriage Case Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-Sex Marriage Case Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will pronounce at 10.30AM today the judgment in the same-sex marriage case.A 5-judge Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha will deliver the judgment in a batch of twenty petitions which seek legal recognition for same-sex and queer marriages. The Supreme Court will …

Same-Sex Marriage Case Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-Sex Marriage Case Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will pronounce at 10.30AM today the judgment in the same-sex marriage case.A 5-judge Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha will deliver the judgment in a batch of twenty petitions which seek legal recognition for same-sex and queer marriages. The Supreme Court will …

Same-Sex Marriage Case Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-Sex Marriage Case Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will pronounce at 10.30AM today the judgment in the same-sex marriage case.A 5-judge Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha will deliver the judgment in a batch of twenty petitions which seek legal recognition for same-sex and queer marriages. The Supreme Court will …

Same-Sex Marriage Case Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-Sex Marriage Case Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will pronounce at 10.30AM today the judgment in the same-sex marriage case.A 5-judge Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha will deliver the judgment in a batch of twenty petitions which seek legal recognition for same-sex and queer marriages. The Supreme Court will …

Same-Sex Marriage Case Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-Sex Marriage Case Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will pronounce at 10.30AM today the judgment in the same-sex marriage case.A 5-judge Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha will deliver the judgment in a batch of twenty petitions which seek legal recognition for same-sex and queer marriages. The Supreme Court will …

Same-Sex Marriage Case Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-Sex Marriage Case Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will pronounce at 10.30AM today the judgment in the same-sex marriage case.A 5-judge Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha will deliver the judgment in a batch of twenty petitions which seek legal recognition for same-sex and queer marriages. The Supreme Court will …

Same-Sex Marriage Case Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-Sex Marriage Case Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will pronounce at 10.30AM today the judgment in the same-sex marriage case.A 5-judge Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha will deliver the judgment in a batch of twenty petitions which seek legal recognition for same-sex and queer marriages. The Supreme Court will …

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 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, …

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 …

Supreme Court rejects plea seeking removal of CJI Chandrachud from same-sex marriage bench
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court rejects plea seeking removal of CJI Chandrachud from same-sex marriage bench

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected an application that sought for removal of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud from the bench hearing pleas related to same-sex marriages. A five-judge Constitution bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices SK Kaul, SR Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha has been hearing the matter regarding legaliasation of same-sex marriages. Solicitor …

SC verdict likely on May 1 on dissolution of marriage without referring to family courts
1 year, 7 months ago

SC verdict likely on May 1 on dissolution of marriage without referring to family courts

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court will likely pronounce on May 1 its verdict on broad parameters for exercising its vast powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to dissolve marriages between consenting couples without referring them to family courts. One of the questions, which has been referred to it is what could be the broad parameters for the exercise of powers under …

After a Brief Gap, 5-Judge Bench of Supreme Court Resumes Hearing Same-sex Marriage Pleas
1 year, 7 months ago

After a Brief Gap, 5-Judge Bench of Supreme Court Resumes Hearing Same-sex Marriage Pleas

News 18  

After a four-day gap, a 5-judge constitution bench of Supreme Court resumed hearing the pleas seeking legal validation of same-sex marriages. This matter was discussed on 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 said, “The moment we have said that it’s …

'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 …

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 …

Same-sex marriage hearing: Apurva Asrani watches court proceeding with partner: ‘Just two consenting adults…’
1 year, 8 months ago

Same-sex marriage hearing: Apurva Asrani watches court proceeding with partner: ‘Just two consenting adults…’

Hindustan Times  

All eyes are on the ongoing hearing on the validation of same-sex marriage which is pending before the Supreme Court. Apurva took to his Twitter handle and wrote, “Just two consenting adults, voting & tax paying Indian citizens watching others debate for them whether they have the right to lead a normal married life. What next?” In reply, Apurva said, …

'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 …

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 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, …

Same-sex marriage hearing Updates: No data to show it is 'elitist concept' - CJI
1 year, 8 months ago

Same-sex marriage hearing Updates: No data to show it is 'elitist concept' - CJI

Hindustan Times  

By Same-sex marriage SC hearing updates: The Supreme Court resumed its hearing on validation of same-sex marriages Wednesday. Same-sex marriage SC hearing LIVE updates: While consensual same sex relationships has been decriminalised in the country, same sex marriages are still not recognised. Same-sex marriage SC hearing updates: The Supreme Court on Wednesday commenced its hearing on a bunch of at …

Same-sex marriage hearing Updates: No data to show it is 'elitist concept' - CJI
1 year, 8 months ago

Same-sex marriage hearing Updates: No data to show it is 'elitist concept' - CJI

Hindustan Times  

By Same-sex marriage SC hearing updates: The Supreme Court resumed its hearing on validation of same-sex marriages Wednesday. Same-sex marriage SC hearing LIVE updates: While consensual same sex relationships has been decriminalised in the country, same sex marriages are still not recognised. Same-sex marriage SC hearing updates: The Supreme Court on Wednesday commenced its hearing on a bunch of at …

SC Constitution Bench Begins Final Hearing of Petitions on Same-sex Marriage; Explaining The Legal Lexicon
1 year, 8 months ago

SC Constitution Bench Begins Final Hearing of Petitions on Same-sex Marriage; Explaining The Legal Lexicon

News 18  

A Constitution bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, and justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, PS Narasimha, and Hima Kohli on Tuesday began the final hearing of a bunch of petitions seeking to legalise same-sex marriage. The apex court in its order referring the petitions to the Constitution bench stated: “Having due …

Same-Sex Marriage Recognition : Supreme Court Notifies Composition Of 5-Judge Bench Hearing Marriage Equality Petitions
1 year, 8 months ago

Same-Sex Marriage Recognition : Supreme Court Notifies Composition Of 5-Judge Bench Hearing Marriage Equality Petitions

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has notified the composition of the 5-judge bench which will hear a bunch of petitions seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriage.The bench will have - Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice Ravindra Bhat, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice PS Narasimha. The Supreme Court has notified the composition of the 5-judge bench which …

A case for marriage equality
1 year, 8 months ago

A case for marriage equality

The Hindu  

On March 12, the Centre filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court frowning upon same-sex marriage. More than 20 retired judges issued a statement saying that legalisation of same-sex marriage will “strike at the very root of the family system” and that “such a sensitive issue concerning the society at large be debated in the Parliament and State Legislature as …

SC refers legal validation of same-sex marriages to five-judge constitution bench
1 year, 9 months ago

SC refers legal validation of same-sex marriages to five-judge constitution bench

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday referred the pleas seeking legal validation of same-sex marriages to a five-judge constitution bench for adjudication, saying the issue is of "seminal importance". A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said the submissions on the issue involve an interplay between constitutional rights on the one hand and special legislative enactments, including …

Same-sex marriage to be legal in India? Here’s what Supreme Court said
1 year, 9 months ago

Same-sex marriage to be legal in India? Here’s what Supreme Court said

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India on heard the arguments on the plea seeking legal validation of same-sex marriages in India. The Supreme Court noted that legalising same sex marriage in India is a ‘seminal Issue’ and noted that a constitution bench of five judges would further make a decision on the plea. “Issue concerning same-sex marriages is of seminal importance …

Supreme Court Refers Petitions Seeking Legal Recognition For Same-Sex Marriage To Constitution Bench
1 year, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Refers Petitions Seeking Legal Recognition For Same-Sex Marriage To Constitution Bench

Live Law  

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Monday referred to a Constitution Bench a batch of petitions seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriages, observing that it was a matter of "seminal importance"A bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha, and Justice JB Pardiwala observed in its order : "We are of the view that it would be appropriate …

5-judge Constitution Bench to decide if same-sex marriages can be legal
1 year, 9 months ago

5-judge Constitution Bench to decide if same-sex marriages can be legal

The Hindu  

A Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud refers petitions to legally recognise same-sex marriages to a Constitution Bench of five judges of the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Chandrachud said the case involves an “interplay” between constitutional rights of life, liberty, dignity, equal treatment of members of the LGBTQ+ community members and specific statutory enactments which considers only …

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