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 citing personal reasons. Justice Narasimha is now the sole member from the original constitution bench that delivered the October 2023 verdict, as former Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud and justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Ravindra Bhat and Hima Kohli have all since retired. The earlier bench, comprising justices Chandrachud, Khanna, Kohli, Nagarathna and Narasimha, was set to review the October 17 judgment that refused to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriages and civil unions, instead leaving the matter to Parliament and state legislatures.

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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 …

SC Ruling Disappoints Hyd LGBTQ+ Community
2 months, 2 weeks ago

SC Ruling Disappoints Hyd LGBTQ+ Community

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The city’s LGBTQ+ community has expressed disappointment over the Supreme Court's dismissal of review petitions on its judgment on same-sex marriage. A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday rejected petitions seeking a review of the October 2023 judgment, which refused to legalise same-sex marriage. Rachana Mudraboyina, a transgender rights activist, noted: “Trans women and trans men have …

The Hindu Morning Digest, January 10, 2024
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, January 10, 2024

The Hindu  

CBI books Karti Chidambaram in fresh corruption case The CBI has registered a fresh case of corruption against former finance minister P. Chidambaram's son and Congress MP, Karti Chidambaram, for allegedly giving relief to alcoholic beverage company Diageo Scotland over a ban on the duty-free sale of its whisky, officials said Thursday. Expand projects and publications globally to enhance police …

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. …

Same-sex marriage | Supreme Court dismisses petitions seeking review of October 2023 judgement
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Same-sex marriage | Supreme Court dismisses petitions seeking review of October 2023 judgement

The Hindu  

Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed review petitions seeking a review of its October 2023 judgment that refused to legalise same-sex marriage. “We have carefully gone through the judgments delivered by Justices S. Ravindra Bhat speaking for himself and for Hima Kohli as well as the concurring opinion expressed by one of us, constituting majority view. Accordingly, the review petitions are …

Same-sex marriage verdict to be reviewed by new Supreme Court bench today
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2 months, 2 weeks 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, …

Same-sex marriage: Supreme Court rejects review petitions on judgment, says 'no error'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Same-sex marriage: Supreme Court rejects review petitions on judgment, says 'no error'

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a batch of petitions seeking review of its judgement by which it had denied to recognise same-sex marriage, noting that there was no "error apparent" and no "interference is warranted". No unqualified right to marriage: SC A five-judge Constitution bench led by then CJI Chandrachud on October 17, 2024, refused to accord legal backing …

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 …

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 1 [1-25]
3 months 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. …

LGBTQIA+ Rights in India: Lawyer Rohin Bhatt on Supreme Court’s Marriage Equality Verdict and his New Book
4 months ago

LGBTQIA+ Rights in India: Lawyer Rohin Bhatt on Supreme Court’s Marriage Equality Verdict and his New Book

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 19, 2024 17:33 IST - 8 MINS READ On October 17, 2023, the Supreme Court delivered its verdict in Supriyo v. Union of India. In October, Bhatt released The Urban Elite versus Union of India, “a first-of-its-kind book” on queer rights. However, the queer person in me and the activist in me would often be conflicted, because …

Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Marital Rape Law: Examining Exception 2s to IPC and BNS
5 months ago

Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Marital Rape Law: Examining Exception 2s to IPC and BNS

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court will continue hearing on Wednesday a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Exception 2 to Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) and Exception 2 of Section 63 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. These provisions grant legal immunity to Indian husbands by stipulating that “sexual intercourse or acts by a man …

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 …

SC urged to hear review of same-sex marriage verdict in open court
8 months, 2 weeks ago

SC urged to hear review of same-sex marriage verdict in open court

Hindustan Times  

A request was made before the Supreme Court on Tuesday to allow an open court hearing of bundle of petitions seeking a review of its October 17 judgment that refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex couples and said only Parliament and state legislatures can validate their marital unions. Senior advocates Neeraj Kishan Kaul and Abhishek Manu Singhvi made a …

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

Marriage Equality Petitioners Urge Supreme Court To Allow Open Court Hearing Of Review Petitions
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Marriage Equality Petitioners Urge Supreme Court To Allow Open Court Hearing Of Review Petitions

Live Law  

Petitioners seeking a review of the 'Marriage Equality' decision requested the Supreme Court to have an open court hearing of the petition. Senior Advocate NK Kaul appearing on behalf of one of the review petitioners requested the CJI DY Chandrachud on the possibility of having the review petition hearing in open court instead of in chambers since the matter involves …

Same-Sex Marriage: Supreme Court Denies Open Court Hearing For Review Plea Against Judgment
8 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 …

SC refuses open court hearing of review pleas challenging same-sex marriage verdict
8 months, 2 weeks ago

SC refuses open court hearing of review pleas challenging same-sex marriage verdict

New Indian Express  

The majority judgement held that there is no fundamental right to marry; transgender persons have the right to heterosexual marriage under the existing provisions of the Transgender Persons Act, 2019 and the Transgender Persons Rules, 2020; entitlement to legal recognition of the right to union, akin to marriage or civil union, or conferring legal status upon the parties to the …

Same-sex marriage petitioners urge SC for open court hearing on review pleas
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Same-sex marriage petitioners urge SC for open court hearing on review pleas

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In an unusual request, the batch of petitioners in the same-sex marriage case mentioned their pleas in the Supreme Court on Tuesday, pleading for the hearing to be conducted in an open court. However, the Supreme Court stated that review petitions are decided in chamber hearings, and a constitution bench will address the merits of the pleas. However, …

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 to consider pleas seeking review of same-sex marriage verdict
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court to consider pleas seeking review of same-sex marriage verdict

India Today  

The Supreme Court will consider the petitions filed challenging the landmark verdict on same-sex marriage on Wednesday, July 10. The petitions will be evaluated by a specially constituted five-judge bench including Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Hima Kohli, BV Nagarathna, and Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha. Justices Sanjiv Khanna and BV Nagarathna have replaced Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul …

Centre Forms Committee To Examine Issues Of Queer Community As Per SC Judgment In Same-Sex Marriage Case
11 months, 1 week ago

Centre Forms Committee To Examine Issues Of Queer Community As Per SC Judgment In Same-Sex Marriage Case

Live Law  

The Central Government has constituted a six-member committee to examine various issues relating to the queer community as directed by the Supreme Court in its judgement in “Supriyo v Union of India”.The Committee is headed by the Cabinet Secretary and comprises the Secretaries of the Department of Home, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Department of Health and Family. The …

'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 …

Yearender 2023: A look at 10 big Supreme Court judgments
1 year, 3 months ago

Yearender 2023: A look at 10 big Supreme Court judgments

India TV News  

Yearender: 2023 has been a year of various landmark judgments by the Supreme Court, whether it was on Article 370, the Delhi LG vs AAP government over the appointment of officers, or verdict on pregnant women's abortion plea, among others. Article 370 In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the 2019 revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution …

SC to Consider Same-sex Wedding Plea
1 year, 4 months ago

SC to Consider Same-sex Wedding Plea

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will consider if a review plea challenging the October 17 verdict, refusing to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriage, can be heard in an open court. The review plea, mentioned on Thursday, was filed by one Udit Sood in the first week of November, assailing an earlier judgment of the apex court denying marriage between …

Same-sex marriage: SC to consider review petitions against its judgement on 28th November
1 year, 4 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 …

Supreme Court agrees to consider review petitions on same-sex marriage verdict
1 year, 4 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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 …

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, 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 …

CJI stands by minority judgment on queer couples, cites, ‘vote of conscience’
1 year, 5 months ago

CJI stands by minority judgment on queer couples, cites, ‘vote of conscience’

Live Mint  

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, in defence of his dissenting view in the recent same-sex marriage ruling by the Supreme Court, emphasized that decisions made on matters of constitutional significance frequently rely on individual judges' "vote of conscience." The event focused on “Perspectives from the Supreme Courts of India and the United States.” “I do believe that sometimes …

'Complex area wasn't confined to...': In US, CJI DY Chandrachud explains queer verdict
1 year, 5 months ago

'Complex area wasn't confined to...': In US, CJI DY Chandrachud explains queer verdict

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, responding to questions on the recent Supreme Court judgment on queer couples, said he believes that “sometimes it’s a vote of conscience”. CJI Justice DY Chandrachud CJI Chandrachud was speaking at the 3rd Comparative Constitutional Law discussion on the topic 'Perspectives from the Supreme Courts of India and the United States', in Washington DC. …

CJI Chandrachud stands by minority judgement on queer couples, says ‘it’s sometimes a vote of conscience’
1 year, 5 months ago

CJI Chandrachud stands by minority judgement on queer couples, says ‘it’s sometimes a vote of conscience’

India TV News  

Washington, DC: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud referred to the recent Supreme Court judgement on the same-sex marriage by a five-judge bench, and said that he stands by his minority stance in favour of civil unions of queer couples as it is “sometimes a vote of conscience and a vote of the Constitution”. The CJI reiterated his minority decision …

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

Why did the Supreme Court not allow same-sex marriage? | Explained
1 year, 5 months ago

Why did the Supreme Court not allow same-sex marriage? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: On October 17, a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, declined to legalise same-sex marriage, leaving it to Parliament to legislate on the subject. Watch | Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage verdict | All you need to know They also sought joint adoption rights, nominee rights with respect to healthcare decisions, “preventative, remedial, protective and punitive …

A task for the House to finish?
1 year, 5 months ago

A task for the House to finish?

Hindustan Times  

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

Supreme Court declines legal recognition of the right to marry for queer couples.
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court declines legal recognition of the right to marry for queer couples.

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 20, 2023 15:32 IST - 7 MINS READ A day after the pronouncement of a 3:2 judgment in Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty vs Union of India by the five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, declining legal recognition of the right to marry for queer couples, on October 18, the senior-most puisne judge of the Supreme Court, …

How the US has reacted to Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriages in India
1 year, 5 months ago

How the US has reacted to Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriages in India

Firstpost  

The US has urged India to strive towards providing equal legal protection to same-sex couples and is ‘closely monitoring follow-up steps’ from the Indian government after the country’s Supreme Court declined to legalise homosexual marriages It is now up to Parliament to make a decision on the question of same-sex marriage. As the LGBTQ community turns its attention toward Parliament, …

Agree with SC's Majority View, Adoption Can't Merely be Decided by Law: Sai Deepak on Same-sex Marriage
1 year, 5 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 …

US monitoring India's next steps after Supreme Court declines to legalise same-sex marriage
1 year, 5 months ago

US monitoring India's next steps after Supreme Court declines to legalise same-sex marriage

Hindustan Times  

The United States encouraged India to take steps to offer equal legal protection to same-sex couples and was "closely monitoring follow-up steps" from the Indian government after the country's Supreme Court declined to legalise same-sex marriage, the US State Department said on Thursday. India's top court on Tuesday declined to legalise same-sex marriage and left it to parliament to decide, …

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: Knot just yet
1 year, 5 months ago

Same-sex marriage: Knot just yet

New Indian Express  

Aditya Tiwari, author, Over the Rainbow: India’s Queer Heroes It’s appalling that even in 2023, we have to fight for our fundamental rights. Many argue that we’re just a handful of people, but let me tell you these are the same “handful of people” who have moved the courts time and time again and it is because of our resistance …

'Upset My Wedding Plans': Dutee Chand On Supreme Court's Verdict On Same-Sex Marriage
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 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 …

No legal marriage rights for same-sex couples, rules SC
1 year, 5 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 …

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