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Marriage Equality: Solicitor General argues sexual autonomy argument may b
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
On day six of the hearing on petitions seeking marriage equality, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Centre argued that if the petitioner's submission is accepted then it may cause various ramifications and in the future, someone may challenge provisions against incest.
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SC seeks Centre's response on grant of social benefits to same-sex couples
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the government to give a response on social benefits that can be given to same-sex couples even without legal recognition of their marital status.
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Preliminary enquiry needed before FIR registration against WFI chief Brij
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Delhi Police on Wednesday submitted before the Supreme Court that a preliminary enquiry would be needed before lodging an FIR against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment.
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"Hope to see legal stamp on rainbow marriages of our children": Parents of
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The letter written by the parents of Indian LGBTQIA+ children from a group named Sweekar - The Rainbow Parents, stated, "We desire to see our children and our children-in-law find legal acceptance for their relationship under the Special Marriages Act in our country. We are certain that a
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Wrestlers move plea in SC seeking registration of FIR against WFI presiden
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat and other wrestlers have moved a plea in Supreme Court seeking the registration of an FIR against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
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Five SC judges unwell: CJI DY Chandrachud
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Monday said that five judges of the Supreme Court are unwell while assuring the lawyers that their cases will be listed for hearing soon.
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Same-sex marriage: Hearing on April 24 postponed due to two judge's indisp
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Supreme Court Constitution Bench will not be hearing various petitions seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriage on Monday due to the indisposition of two judges who are part of the five-judge bench.
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Regular bench comprising of CJI Chandrachud may sit to hear urgent matters
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday indicated that a regular bench comprising him may sit from next week to hear urgent matters in wake of the constitution bench dealing with various petitions seeking marriage equality from Monday to Friday.
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SC stays Allahabad HC order directing to take two IAS officers into custod
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud's direction came when Uttar Pradesh Government mentioned before the court the Allahabad HC order delivered on Wednesday.
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SC agrees to hear Abdullah Azam Khan's plea challenging the Allahabad High
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Abdullah Azam Khan's lawyer mentioned the plea before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, who agreed to list it on Friday.
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SC Collegium recommends new Chief Justices for five High Courts
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The five high courts for which the Collegium, also comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K M Joseph, proposed new chief justices are: Madras HC, Kerala HC, Bombay HC, Himachal Pradesh HC and Rajasthan High Court.
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Same-sex marriage: SC trashes Centre's submission relating to 'urban eliti
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The government has no data to show that this is an urban elitist concept or something, observed the five-judge Constitution bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud while considering the petitions seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriage.
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