Privacy Judgment: A Salvo In The Fight Against Discrimination Against The LGBTQ Community in India
7 years, 7 months ago

Privacy Judgment: A Salvo In The Fight Against Discrimination Against The LGBTQ Community in India

Live Law  

The hype over the latest decision on the Right to Privacy in India, delivered in Writ Petition No. The following telling observation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court, in its judgment in the case of Suresh Kumar Koushal v. NAZ Foundation, showed one of the points in respect of which their Lordships of the Hon'ble Supreme Court found fault with the judgment of the Delhi High Court: “…the Division Bench of the High Court overlooked that a miniscule fraction of the country's population constitutes lesbians, gays, bisexuals or transgenders and in last more than 150 years less than 200 persons have been prosecuted for committing offence under Section 377 IPC and this cannot be made sound basis for declaring that section ultra vires the provisions of Articles 14, 15 and 21 of the Constitution.” In all fairness, Their Lordships of the Supreme Court examined several judicial precedents before arriving at its ultimate conclusions and upholding the constitutionality of the much maligned Section 377. In the Justice A. K. Puttaswamy judgment, His Lordship Dr. Justice D. Y. Chandrachud, writing for himself along with Their Lordships Mr. Justice J. S. Khehar, the Hon'ble Chief Justice of India, Mr. Justice R. K. Agarwal and Mr. Justice S. Abdul Nazeer, underscored the malleability of our Constitution with characteristic eloquence thus: “This Court has not embarked upon an exhaustive enumeration or a catalogue of entitlements or interests comprised in the right to privacy. Besides taking issue with the observations in Suresh Kumar Koushal about the lower numbers of the LGBT population in India, and about the less than 200 persons prosecuted under Section 377 in the last more than 150 years, Their Lordships also reproduced the following observations from that earlier judgment: “In its anxiety to protect the so-called rights of LGBT persons and to declare that Section 377 IPC violates the right to privacy, autonomy and dignity, the High Court has extensively relied upon the judgments of other jurisdictions. Though these judgments shed considerable light on various aspects of this right and are informative in relation to the plight of sexual minorities, we feel that they cannot be applied blindfolded for deciding the constitutionality of the law enacted by the Indian Legislature.” Commenting on the propriety of these observations, Their Lordships in Justice A. K. Puttaswamy have observed as under: “Neither of the above reasons can be regarded as a valid constitutional basis for disregarding a claim based on privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution.

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SC rejects petition seeking to withhold order on its website
1 week ago

SC rejects petition seeking to withhold order on its website

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a plea seeking to withhold an order from its website to protect the privacy of a warring couple, underscoring that all verdicts are routinely posted on the court’s website as standard practice and exceptions cannot be made arbitrarily. SC rejects petition seeking to withhold order on its website A bench comprising justices Vikram Nath, …

Why Punjab and Haryana HC wanted a corporate executive's name as 'ABCD' in official records
1 week, 3 days ago

Why Punjab and Haryana HC wanted a corporate executive's name as 'ABCD' in official records

India Today  

Justice, it is often said, must not only be done but The Punjab and Haryana High Court’s recent order directing the removal of an exonerated petitioner’s name from judicial records and digital platforms is an urgent, if overdue, affirmation of the right to be forgotten. The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation offers a robust legal framework for the right …

Time's Up For Hale's Ghost To Exit From India
1 month, 1 week ago

Time's Up For Hale's Ghost To Exit From India

Live Law  

The recent Chattisgarh High Court verdict in Gorakhnth Sharma v. State of Chhattisgarh acquitting a husband for committing the offence of unnatural sex and resultant death of the wife has once again brought to fore the need for criminalizing marital rape in India. Most importantly, standing terra firma on Exception:2 to the section 375 aka the infamous Marital Rape Exception, …

LGBTQIA+ Rights in India: Govt issues advisories issued to ensure rights of people in queer relationships in Lok Sabha
1 month, 3 weeks ago

LGBTQIA+ Rights in India: Govt issues advisories issued to ensure rights of people in queer relationships in Lok Sabha

The Hindu  

The Union government informed Lok Sabha on Tuesday that it had taken various measures for LGBTQIA+ communities and people in queer relationships, including issuing the necessary directives to protect the rights of people in such relationships to be treated as a family for ration cards, to be able to open joint bank accounts, and to be able to claim each …

Supreme Court of India dismisses same-sex marriage review petition
2 months, 2 weeks 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. …

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 …

Marriage Equality Case| New Bench Of Supreme Court To Consider Review Petitions On January 9
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Marriage Equality Case| New Bench Of Supreme Court To Consider Review Petitions On January 9

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will the hear review petitions filed against the verdict refusing to recognize queer marriages in the Marriage Equality Case on January 9.A bench comprising Justice BR Gavai, Justice Suryakant, Justice BV Nagarathna, Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Dipankar Datta would be considering the review petitions in chambers. The Supreme Court will the hear review petitions filed against …

Supreme Court in 2024: A year of landmark verdicts and key developments
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court in 2024: A year of landmark verdicts and key developments

Hindustan Times  

The year 2024 was an important one for the Supreme Court of India, marked by transformative judgments that reshaped constitutional and legal landscapes, reaffirmed the commitment to individual liberties, and underscored the principles of equality. The court also overturned an Allahabad high court decision invalidating the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, reiterating the importance of state oversight …

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments- Part 3 [51 to 75]
3 months ago

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments- Part 3 [51 to 75]

Live Law  

Case Title – Sheikh Javed Iqbal @ Ashfaq Ansari @ Javed Ansari v. State of Uttar Pradesh., 2024 LiveLaw 486 In a significant judgment granting bail to an undertrial prisoner facing charges under the Unlawful Activities Act, 1967, the Supreme Court held that a constitutional court can grant bail despite statutory restrictions if it finds that the right to speedy …

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 1 [1-25]
3 months, 1 week ago

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 1 [1-25]

Live Law  

As is the annual tradition, LiveLaw brings to you the list of 100 important Supreme Court judgments of the current year - a much-awaited article by our dear readers.The judgments are selected based on the following criteria - importance to the general public; settlement of a contested position of law; utility for practising lawyers, judges and students.A disclaimer is added. …

CJI DY Chandrachud bids adieu to Supreme Court: Top 5 crucial verdicts delivered by him
4 months, 2 weeks ago

CJI DY Chandrachud bids adieu to Supreme Court: Top 5 crucial verdicts delivered by him

India TV News  

On the last day in the Supreme Court, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud leaves behind a legacy of important decisions on privacy, federalism, LGBTQ+ rights, and more. While addressing his farewell function, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said, "Thank you so much for such a great honour.I would like to thank from the bottom of my heart the Supreme Court …

Landmark Verdict: Supreme Court Upheld KS Puttaswamy's Privacy Rights, Sparking a New Era in Indian Law
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Landmark Verdict: Supreme Court Upheld KS Puttaswamy's Privacy Rights, Sparking a New Era in Indian Law

Hindustan Times  

Veteran judge KS Puttaswamy, who fought for civil liberties and constitutionalism, passed away this week at 86. His landmark judgment over the Aadhaar case, which overturned mandatory enrollment, was a watershed moment in Indian jurisprudence. He also played a crucial role in landmark cases that strengthened individual rights and freedoms, including the repeal of Section 377 of the IPC and …

Same-Sex Marriages: SC Defers Review Plea As Justice Sanjiv Khanna Recuses From Hearing
8 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
8 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 …

Marriage Equality Case : Supreme Court To Consider Review Petitions On July 10; Justices Sanjiv Khanna & Nagarathna Replace Retired Judges
8 months, 3 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 …

Supreme Court notice to Centre, 11 states on PIL alleging caste-based discrimination in jails
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court notice to Centre, 11 states on PIL alleging caste-based discrimination in jails

India TV News  

SC on caste-based discrimination in jails: The Supreme Court today sought responses from the Centre and 11 states, including Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, on a Public interest litigation alleging that the prison manuals of these states encourage caste-based discrimination in jails. A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra took note of senior …

'No regrets': Chief Justice Chandrachud on Supreme Court's same-sex marriage verdict
1 year, 2 months ago

'No regrets': Chief Justice Chandrachud on Supreme Court's same-sex marriage verdict

India Today  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Monday said he had no regrets over the Supreme Court judgment that refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriage, adding that the outcome of a case is "never personal to a judge". While CJI Chandrachud acknowledged that queer couples fought a "long and hard battle" for the realisation of their rights, he …

Discrimination exists in both public, private spaces, says CJI
1 year, 3 months ago

Discrimination exists in both public, private spaces, says CJI

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: A holistic constitutionally governed society must be willing to look beyond the binary of public and private spaces to battle discrimination in terms of gender, caste, class and disability, Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud said on Sunday, emphasising that the constitutional promise of equal protection of law will fail if the law looks the other way …

A cautionary tale for cause lawyers
1 year, 4 months ago

A cautionary tale for cause lawyers

Hindustan Times  

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

Marriage equality order is not just about LGBTQ+
1 year, 5 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 …

Legal framework has been weaponised to oppress certain communities: CJI
1 year, 5 months ago

Legal framework has been weaponised to oppress certain communities: CJI

Live Mint  

Citing some of the judgments of the Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said that India's legal framework has been frequently weaponised to systematically oppress certain communities. Recently, during the 3rd Comparative Constitutional Law discussion co-hosted by the Georgetown University Law Center, Chandrachud defended his minority verdict on some aspects about same-sex marriages and said he stood by …

The Supreme Court’s ‘no fundamental right to marry’ is wrong
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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: What are Supreme Court’s orders for Centre, states, police?
1 year, 5 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 …

Supreme Court orders govt to protect queer rights, sensitise public. Check list
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court orders govt to protect queer rights, sensitise public. Check list

Live Mint  

India waited with bated breath to know the Supreme Court verdict on legalising same-sex marriage, the decision for which fell short of gaining a majority vote from the five judge bench, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud. Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, who was pronouncing its verdict on 21 pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriages, …

Same-Sex Marriage Verdict: All that the Supreme Court has allowed
1 year, 5 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 …

India’s Supreme Court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage
1 year, 5 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 …

'Homosexuality not urban elitist concept': What SC judges said on same-sex marriage
1 year, 5 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 …

India awaits Supreme court verdict on same-sex marriage today
1 year, 5 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, 5 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. …

Unpacking Indian Supreme Court’s verdict on same-sex marriage
1 year, 5 months ago

Unpacking Indian Supreme Court’s verdict on same-sex marriage

Al Jazeera  

India’s top court stops short of allowing equal marriage, but recognises the rights of gay couples. India’s top court has declined to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages, drawing criticism from LGBTQ rights activists, who dubbed the verdict “regressive”. In the court earlier this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government cast arguments in favour of extending rights as “urban, elitist …

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 …

Supreme Court To Pronounce Judgement In Same-Sex Marriage Case Tomorrow
1 year, 5 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 …

Personal Data Protection: How India's Law Looks Compared to EU's Regulations
1 year, 7 months ago

Personal Data Protection: How India's Law Looks Compared to EU's Regulations

The Quint  

DPDPA seeks “to provide for the processing of digital personal data in a manner that recognises both the right of individuals to protect their personal data and the need to process such personal data for lawful purposes and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto,” as mentioned at the beginning of the legislation. In August 2017, when the nine-judge bench …

Bombay High Court calls for suggestions to sensitise cops towards LGBTQ community
1 year, 7 months ago

Bombay High Court calls for suggestions to sensitise cops towards LGBTQ community

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Friday sought responses from the Mumbai Police and state prison authorities to explore how an amendment could be made to the Maharashtra Police Manual to sensitise police officials in dealing with transgender and homosexual individuals. Constitutional morality has to prevail over collective morality.” He also pointed out the need to sensitise police officers towards the …

Dushyant Dave Writes: On Manipur, Supreme Court Must Be More Proactive
1 year, 8 months ago

Dushyant Dave Writes: On Manipur, Supreme Court Must Be More Proactive

Live Law  

The videos on social media and reports of the women being publicly assaulted by a group of people in Manipur are among the worst manifestations of communal frenzy. The Supreme Court of India has, belatedly, taken suo motu cognisance of the situation and observed: “We are expressing our deep concern. The SC must be conscious at all times about its …

‘Highly inappropriate’: SCBA condemns BCI resolution on same-sex marriage
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Highly inappropriate’: SCBA condemns BCI resolution on same-sex marriage

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court Bar Association on Friday passed a resolution wherein they have condemned the statements of the Bar Council of India in opposing legalisation of same sex marriage and the hearing and decision making process being held in Supreme Court of India. The SCBA in their resolution mentioned it was "highly inappropriate of Bar Council of India" to oppose …

SC asks govt to respond on social benefits for same-sex couples
1 year, 11 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 …

Same-sex marriage hearing LIVE: SC seeks govt response on grant of social benefits by May 3
1 year, 11 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 …

Bar council urges Supreme Court not to hear same-sex marriage case
1 year, 11 months ago

Bar council urges Supreme Court not to hear same-sex marriage case

Hindustan Times  

The Bar Council of India on Sunday implored the Supreme Court to desist from ruling upon the same-sex marriage case, contending that any indulgence by the top court will result in “destabilising the social structure of the country” and it would be “catastrophic” to overhaul something as fundamental as the conception of marriage by the court. In a resolution issued …

‘These aren’t just physical relation’: CJI’s top statements on same-sex marriage
1 year, 11 months ago

‘These aren’t just physical relation’: CJI’s top statements on same-sex marriage

Live Mint  

Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud is heading the five judge bench hearing the arguments on legalisation of same-sex marriage. Every evening I ask what is the filing and how much is the disposal,” he said Here are top statements made by the CJI -Just in the case of heterosexual couples now with the spread of education, the pressures of …

Same-sex marriage: ‘There is nothing absolute…’: CJI Chandrachud
1 year, 11 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 …

Why is India discussing same-sex marriage? 5 points
1 year, 11 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: Govt cites ‘dignity, culture’ in opposing legalisation
1 year, 11 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 …

Publicity of court proceedings: The question of privacy and reputation
1 year, 11 months ago

Publicity of court proceedings: The question of privacy and reputation

Hindustan Times  

On March 21, while delivering its judgment in Seemant Kumar Singh Vs. Mahesh Ps & Ors, the Supreme Court, cautioned judges against passing adverse remarks in courts unless accompanied by a proper justification. The SC observed that “remarks passed in court, due to the live broadcasting of court proceedings, now have ramifications that are far-reaching, and as can be seen …

Same Sex Marriage- Supreme Court Constitution Bench Hearing-DAY-2- LIVE UPDATES
1 year, 11 months ago

Same Sex Marriage- Supreme Court Constitution Bench Hearing-DAY-2- LIVE UPDATES

Live Law  

A constitution bench of Supreme Court will continue hearing batch of petitions seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriage in India.On the first day of the hearings in the batch of petitions seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriage in India, the primary arguments raised before the Constitution bench of the Supreme Court pertained to marriage being a way to help assimilate. …

SC Constitution Bench Begins Final Hearing of Petitions on Same-sex Marriage; Explaining The Legal Lexicon
1 year, 11 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 Petitions Represent 'Urban Elitist Views', Popular Will Recognises Marriage As Exclusively Heterogenous : Centre To Supreme Court
1 year, 11 months ago

Same-Sex Marriage Petitions Represent 'Urban Elitist Views', Popular Will Recognises Marriage As Exclusively Heterogenous : Centre To Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Union of India, in a second counter affidavit filed in the Supreme Court, has again opposed the petitions which seek legal recognition for same-sex marriage in India. While contending that marriage is "an exclusively heterogenous institution", the counter affidavit states that those seeking marriage equality in India merely represent "urban elitist views for the purpose of social. While contending …

Centre opposes gay marriages in Supreme Court, calls plea 'urban elitist' view
1 year, 11 months ago

Centre opposes gay marriages in Supreme Court, calls plea 'urban elitist' view

India TV News  

The Centre on Monday once again opposed pleas seeking the legal validation of same-sex marriages as the Supreme Court was hearing the matter saying it reflects the views of 'urban elitist'. "The competent legislature will have to take into account broader views and voice of all rural, semi-rural and urban population, views of religious denominations keeping in mind personal laws …

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