Same-sex marriage: SC hints it may refer challenge to notice provision under Spl Marriage Act to 2-judge bench
1 year, 10 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 notice provision is not a five-judge bench issue and has absolutely no connection with whether same-sex couples should have a right to marry. While Grover said it would be appropriate if the constitution bench decided the notice provision as the petitioners have already argued about it during the hearing, Ramachandran contended the issues are inter-linked. It is irrelevant to that.” When Grover contended it is a constitutional issue, Justice Chandrachud said, “Mr Grover, it is an important social issue but not necessarily a constitutional issue for a constitution bench.” The bench said constitutional issues can be decided even by a two or a three-judge bench.

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Supreme Court of India dismisses same-sex marriage review petition
2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court of India dismisses same-sex marriage review petition

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India on 9 January dismissed same-sex marriage review petition, reported Bar and Bench. After hearing the petition, the apex bench – led by Justices BR Gavai, Surya Kant, BV Nagarathna, PS Narasimha and Dipankar Datta – said that there was no error apparent in the top court's judgment and no interference was warranted, added the report. …

Same-sex marriage verdict to be reviewed by new Supreme Court bench today
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2 months, 1 week ago

Same-sex marriage verdict to be reviewed by new Supreme Court bench today

India Today  

A new five-judge bench of the Supreme Court will take up petitions on Thursday seeking a review of its 2023 verdict rejecting legal sanction to same-sex marriage. In October 2023, a Constitution bench headed by then-Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud declined to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriages. Maintaining that it didn't want to encroach on the legislative domain, …

SC to review same-sex marriage verdict on Jan 9 with reconstituted bench
2 months, 2 weeks ago

SC to review same-sex marriage verdict on Jan 9 with reconstituted bench

Hindustan Times  

A new five-judge bench of the Supreme Court will consider review petitions in the same-sex marriage case on January 9, marking a crucial moment for the LGBTQIA+ community and legal advocates pushing for marriage equality. The Supreme Court of India The reconstitution of the bench follows the July 2024 recusal of justice Sanjiv Khanna, who stepped aside from the case …

Same-sex marriage: CJI to consider requests for open court hearing of same-sex marriage verdict review
8 months, 1 week 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 …

Recent MP HC judgment on interfaith couples could deter mixed marriages
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Recent MP HC judgment on interfaith couples could deter mixed marriages

Hindustan Times  

The marriage between a Muslim man and a Hindu woman was not valid under Muslim personal law even if registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, the Madhya Pradesh High Court recently ruled, denying police protection to the interfaith couple. On April 20, 1978, the husband gave “talaq”, which was challenged by his wife before the High Court of Bombay …

Same-sex marriage: SC to consider review petitions against its judgement on 28th November
1 year, 3 months ago

Same-sex marriage: SC to consider review petitions against its judgement on 28th November

Op India  

The Supreme Court on 28th November will consider a bunch of petitions seeking to reconsider the same-sex marriage judgment which was delivered on 17th October. Representing queer couples, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi appeared before a bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud and submitted that even as same-sex marriage was rejected, the bench had agreed that there was discrimination against the …

Same-sex verdict compels queer couples to lead dishonest lives, review petition tells Supreme Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Same-sex verdict compels queer couples to lead dishonest lives, review petition tells Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court judgment on same-sex marriage compels queer couples who wish the joys of a real family to remain in the closet and lead dishonest lives, a review petition said. The petition seeks a review of the top court’s majority judgment refusing to legalise same-sex marriage. Editorial | The Supreme Court’s ‘no fundamental right to marry’ is wrong ‘Contradictions …

Marriage equality order is not just about LGBTQ+
1 year, 4 months ago

Marriage equality order is not just about LGBTQ+

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court delivered a divided verdict last week on granting constitutional protection to civil unions and adoption rights for queer couples, even as it was unanimous in ruling that there is no constitutional right to marry and that the State can step in when its interest in democratising private space overrides the interests of privacy. These petitions argue that …

On marriage equality, a missed opportunity
1 year, 4 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, 5 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. …

Same-sex marriage and the fundamental right to marry | Explained
1 year, 5 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Right To Civil Union, Adoption, Transgender Persons' Right To Marry: Where Supreme Court Bench Agreed & Disagreed In Marriage Equality Case
1 year, 5 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, 5 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 …

Invoking the spectre of judicial legislation
1 year, 5 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, 5 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 …

SC refuses to legalise same-sex marriage, says queer couples have right to cohabit
1 year, 5 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, …

India’s Supreme Court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage, saying it’s up to Parliament
1 year, 5 months ago

India’s Supreme Court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage, saying it’s up to Parliament

Associated Press  

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 among the justices “on how far we have to go” on same-sex marriages, but the judges unanimously …

SC Says Queer Couples Can Live-In, But Doesn't Legalise Marriage. Onus On Parliament Now
1 year, 5 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, 5 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 …

'No right for queer couples to jointly adopt’: SC in same-sex marriage verdict
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 case | Supreme Court to pronounce judgment on October 17
1 year, 5 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 …

Verdict on same-sex marriage by Supreme Court today
1 year, 5 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, …

Marriage for all, even if for a few
1 year, 10 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, 10 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 : Supreme Court Expresses Reluctance To Examine Special Marriage Act Provisions On Notice & Objections
1 year, 10 months ago

Same Sex Marriage Case : Supreme Court Expresses Reluctance To Examine Special Marriage Act Provisions On Notice & Objections

Live Law  

In the matter pertaining to marriage equality in India, on the ninth day of the arguments, Senior Advocate Dr AM Singhvi submitted before the Supreme Court his rejoinder arguments. When Dr Singhvi started arguing against the notice and objection regime of the Special Marriage Act, CJI DY Chandrachud orally remarked– "Your argument in the challenge to notice provisions postulates a …

Same sex marriage case: Centre tells SC several states opposed legalisation
1 year, 10 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, 10 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 Day 9 hearing Highlights: SC bench to resume hearing on Thursday
1 year, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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 …

Ready to play facilitator to push government to ease concerns of same-sex partners, says Supreme Court
1 year, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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 hearing | How the case unfolded
1 year, 10 months ago

Same-sex marriage hearing | How the case unfolded

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court of India on October 17 in a majority view held that homosexual couples cannot claim an unqualified right to marry. But all the five judges on the Bench agreed that the Special Marriage Act of 1954 was not unconstitutional for excluding same-sex marriages. They said that tinkering with the Special Marriage Act of 1954 to bring same-sex …

Same Sex Marriage- 'Parliament Has Power To Legislate On Marriage & Divorce, How Far Can Courts Go?': CJI DY Chandrachud Asks Petitioners
1 year, 10 months ago

Same Sex Marriage- 'Parliament Has Power To Legislate On Marriage & Divorce, How Far Can Courts Go?': CJI DY Chandrachud Asks Petitioners

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud today reminded the petitioners seeking legal recognition of queer marriages in India that Parliament is empowered to legislate on the subject of marriage and divorce and therefore inquired as to the scope of interference by the Supreme Court in such matters. Guruswamy submitted that petitioners do not seek any special treatment but, a mere …

SC’s haste is clearly an effort to encroach onto powers of Parliament: VHP on same-sex marriage
1 year, 10 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 …

SMA rules must be reconsidered
1 year, 11 months ago

SMA rules must be reconsidered

Hindustan Times  

The fractious question of interfaith relationships was first legislated in India in the second half of the 19th century as sweeping reformist movements such as Brahmo Samaj petitioned the British government to find a path forward for couples separated by religion, and the diktat of their strict customary laws. From the swirling debate around the reformation of the Hindu personal …

Supreme Court slams sections of Special Marriage Act requiring prior notice
1 year, 11 months ago

Supreme Court slams sections of Special Marriage Act requiring prior notice

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on April 20 said provisions of the Special Marriage Act which mandate a 30-day prior notice of intent to marry is steeped in patriarchy and exposes vulnerable couples to an “invasion” by the society. However, senior advocate A.M. Singhvi and advocate Shadan Farasat said the mandate of prior and open notice of the intent to marry was …

'Based On Patriarchy, Exposes Couples To Invasion' : Supreme Court Questions Special Marriage Act Provisions On Notice Inviting Objections
1 year, 11 months ago

'Based On Patriarchy, Exposes Couples To Invasion' : Supreme Court Questions Special Marriage Act Provisions On Notice Inviting Objections

Live Law  

In the marriage equality case before the Supreme Court, some petitioners have challenged the provisions of the Special Marriage Act 1954 which require parties intending marriage to give advance notice of 30 days, which will be published in the Registrar's office inviting public objections. Senior Advocate Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing in the writ petition filed by Utkarsh Saxena and …

Same sex-marriages: SC bench asks petitioners to conclude arguments on 24 April
1 year, 11 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, 11 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 …

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