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 if the issues raised. 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 if the issues raised are resolved by the bench of five judges of this court with due regard to Article 145 of the Constitution. Senior Advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul, appearing for petitioners, while providing an overview of his arguments stated that either the Special Marriage Act could be harmoniously construed to recognise same sex marriage or the bench could rely on the judgement in Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India to recognise same sex marriage in India. Kaul, while relying on the judgments of KS Puttaswamy v Union of India, Deepika Singh v. Central Administrative Tribunal, and Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India, argued– "The rights recognised by your lords in these judgements are far beyond the narrow interpretation given to Special Marriage Act."

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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 …

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 …

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. …

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. …

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

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

News 18  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

'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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Live Law  

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

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 …

Transgender persons in heterosexual relationships have the right to marry under existing law, Supreme Court holds
1 year, 2 months ago

Transgender persons in heterosexual relationships have the right to marry under existing law, Supreme Court holds

The Hindu  

October 17, 2023 11:00 pm | Updated October 18, 2023 01:16 pm IST - NEW DELHI The Supreme Court on October 17 held that transgender persons in heterosexual relationships have the right to marry under existing law, including personal laws which regulate marriage. Chandrachud, which decided petitions seeking legal status to same-sex marriage, held that “transgender persons in heterosexual relationships …

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

Invoking the spectre of judicial legislation

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Firstpost  

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

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

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

Firstpost  

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

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 …

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, …

Amending Special Marriage Act Will Push India Back To Pre-Independence Era: Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Amending Special Marriage Act Will Push India Back To Pre-Independence Era: Supreme Court

ABP News  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, while reading out the order in the crucial hearing on the matter of same-sex marriage on Tuesday, voiced his concerns that striking down the Special Marriage Act would push the country back to the "pre-Independence era." Chief Justice Chandrachud cautioned against the striking down of the Special Marriage Act. He affirmed that decisions regarding …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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: 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: …

India's top court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage
1 year, 2 months ago

India's top court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage

NPR  

India's top court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage Enlarge this image toggle caption Rafiq Maqbool/AP Rafiq Maqbool/AP NEW DELHI — India's top court on Tuesday refused to legalize same-sex marriages, passing the responsibility back to Parliament in a ruling that disappointed campaigners for LGBTQ+ rights in the world's most populous country. Chandrachud said there were degrees of agreement and disagreement …

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, …

Lawyers Can Solemnise ‘Self Respect Marriage’ Under Amended Hindu Marriage Law in Tamil Nadu: SC
1 year, 3 months ago

Lawyers Can Solemnise ‘Self Respect Marriage’ Under Amended Hindu Marriage Law in Tamil Nadu: SC

News 18  

In a significant order, the Supreme Court on Monday said the lawyers can solemnise ‘Suyamariyathai’ marriages between two consenting adults under the amended Hindu Marriage Act in Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu government, in 1968, had amended one of the provisions of the Act to legalise Suyamariyathai marriages, to radically simplify weddings by shunning mandatory brahmin priests, holy fire and …

Marriage Equality | Civil Union Not An Equal Alternative To Marriage: Dr AM Singhvi Tells Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Marriage Equality | Civil Union Not An Equal Alternative To Marriage: Dr AM Singhvi Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Constitution bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice S Ravindra Bhat, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice PS Narasimha today reserved its judgement in the petitions seeking for marriage equality for queer persons in India. Civil Union not an equal alternative to marriage: Dr AM SInghvi Through his rejoinder, Senior Advocate Dr AM Singhvi …

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 …

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 …

‘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 …

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