Articles for Legal Recognition

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 …

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CPI(M) Manifesto Promises Legal Recognition For Same-Sex Couples, Repeal Of UAPA & CAA, Replacement Of PMLA
8 months, 2 weeks ago

CPI(M) Manifesto Promises Legal Recognition For Same-Sex Couples, Repeal Of UAPA & CAA, Replacement Of PMLA

Live Law  

Ahead of the 18th Lok Sabha polls, the Communist Party of India recently came out with its Election Manifesto.Among the promises made, the party declared its commitment towards securing legal recognition and protection for same-sex couples. Under the head of LGBTQ+ rights, the manifesto states, "legal recognition and protection" will be provided to same-sex couples "similar to. Among the promises …

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LGBTQ rights: “Women’s Bill of Rights” state legislation is a scam. Don't fall for it.
9 months, 2 weeks ago

LGBTQ rights: “Women’s Bill of Rights” state legislation is a scam. Don't fall for it.

Slate  

Although state politicians don’t always have the greatest reputation for work ethic, they’ve hit the ground running this year—at least when it comes to attacks on trans and queer life. All of these vectors of assault are concerning, of course, but there’s one emerging tactic that feels particularly insidious: State Republicans across the nation are pushing bills commonly titled the …

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Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up [October 2023]
1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up [October 2023]

Live Law  

Nominal Index Pankaj Bansal v. Union of India, Basant Bansal v. Union of India 2023 LiveLaw 844 Aditya Khaitan & Ors. GEETHA, D/O LATE KRISHNA v. NANJUNDASWAMY 2023 LiveLaw 940 Anjali Bhardwaj & Ors v. Union of India 2023 LiveLaw 942 Manish Sisodia v. Central Bureau of Investigation 2023 LiveLaw 944 Judgments/Orders Mere Non-Cooperation To ED Summons Not A Ground …

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Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (16th-22nd October)
1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (16th-22nd October)

Live Law  

Nominal Index Chain Singh v. State of Chattisgarh 2023 LiveLaw 895 M/S Triveni Glass Limited v Commissioner of Trade Tax UP 2023 LiveLaw 896 Mathews J. Nedumpara & Ors. 2023 LiveLaw 897 Supriyo v. Union of India 2023 LiveLaw 900 M. Hemalatha Devi & Ors V. B. Udayasri 2023 LiveLaw 902 Mohamed Ibrahim v. Managing Director 2023 LiveLaw 903 Priyanka …

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Supreme Court declines legal recognition of the right to marry for queer couples.
1 year, 2 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, …

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Marriage Equality Case : Conclusions & Directions Of Supreme Court Judgments
1 year, 2 months ago

Marriage Equality Case : Conclusions & Directions Of Supreme Court Judgments

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice S Ravindra Bhat and Justice PS Narasimha pronounced separate judgments.In terms of the reportable judgment, the Chief Justice of India issued following directions and conclusions:a. By recognizing a relationship in the form of marriage, the state grants material benefits exclusive to marriage; e. The State has an interest in …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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SC refuses to legalise same-sex marriage, says queer couples have right to cohabit
1 year, 2 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, …

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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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 …

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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 …

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Hong Kong’s top court rules in favor of recognizing same-sex partnerships in a landmark case
1 year, 3 months ago

Hong Kong’s top court rules in favor of recognizing same-sex partnerships in a landmark case

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s top court ruled Tuesday that the government should provide a framework for recognizing same-sex partnerships, in a landmark decision for the city’s LGBTQ+ community. Sham married his husband in New York in 2013, and argued that Hong Kong’s laws, which don’t recognize foreign same-sex marriage, violate the constitutional right to equality. In a previous hearing, …

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Same-sex marriage: Why it's a fight for equal rights
1 year, 7 months ago

Same-sex marriage: Why it's a fight for equal rights

India Today  

In the past four years, the desire for social acceptance and, more importantly, the need for legal recognition of their union have triggered a spate of petitions by members of the LGBTQA+ community in two high courts and the Supreme Court, seeking legal sanction for same-sex marriages in India. “A legal marriage certificate will be a valid document for us …

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In pursuit of legal recognition of transpersons as ‘third gender’ for free travel on DTC buses
1 year, 7 months ago

In pursuit of legal recognition of transpersons as ‘third gender’ for free travel on DTC buses

The Hindu  

Fed up with the daily harassment that bus marshals of the Delhi Transport Corporation meted out over obtaining pink tickets, Amit Juyal moved the Delhi High Court in October 2022 seeking legal recognition for members of the transgender community as ‘third gender’ in order to avail of free travel. Juyal told The Hindu that the PIL was filed because bus …

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Supreme Court Weekly Round Up (24th April to 30th April 2023)
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up (24th April to 30th April 2023)

Live Law  

With another week gone at the Supreme Court of India, Live Law is back with its Supreme Court Weekly Digest to keep our readers up to date with the latest legal developments in the Apex court of the country.Judgments/OrdersS.17 Registration Act | High Court Cannot Exercise Writ Jurisdiction To Alter Or Amend Registered Lease Deed: Supreme Court The Supreme Court …

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Supreme Court Weekly Round Up (17th April to 23rd April 2023)
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up (17th April to 23rd April 2023)

Live Law  

With another week gone at the Supreme Court of India, Live Law is back with its Supreme Court Weekly Digest to keep our readers up to date with the latest legal developments in the Apex court of the country. Asaram Bapu Case : Supreme Court Sets Aside Rajasthan HC Order To Summon IPS Officer Ajay Lamba As Witness The Supreme …

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Ready to play facilitator to push government to ease concerns of same-sex partners, says Supreme Court
1 year, 7 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 …

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SC asks govt to respond on social benefits for same-sex couples
1 year, 7 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 …

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Same-sex marriage hearing LIVE: SC seeks govt response on grant of social benefits by May 3
1 year, 7 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 …

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Bar council urges Supreme Court not to hear same-sex marriage case
1 year, 8 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 …

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'...Against our culture': Bar Council of India opposes legal recognition to same-sex marriages
1 year, 8 months ago

'...Against our culture': Bar Council of India opposes legal recognition to same-sex marriages

India TV News  

Bar Council of India on Sunday passed a resolution opposing the grant of legal recognition to same-sex marriages. Advocate and chairman of Bar Council of India, Manan Kumar Mishra while talking to ANI said that same-sex marriage is against the culture of the country. The Supreme Court earlier on Thursday said it may be redefining the “evolving notion of marriage” …

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