The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to recognise the right of same-sex couples to enter into marriages or have civil unions and left it to the Parliament to decide the issue. A five-judge Constitution bench unanimously said it cannot strike down the provisions of the Special Marriage Act (S
The minority verdict, however, agreed with the three judges and said it could not strike down the provisions of the Special Marriage Act (SMA) or read words differently to include non-heterosexual couples within its fold and left it to the Parliament to decide the issue.
"I spoke to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman earlier on the situation in Israel and Gaza. We both recognise the devastating consequences of wider conflict in the Middle East. We will work closely to prevent escalation, including destabilisation fuelled through Iranian proxies," posted Sun
A five-judge Constitution bench unanimously said it cannot strike down the provisions of the Special Marriage Act (SMA) or read words differently to include non-heterosexual couples within its fold.
As the five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice DY Chandrachud, held a crucial hearing on a batch of pleas seeking recognition of same-sex marriage, Muslim cleric Maulana Sajid Rashidi said urged the apex court not to recognise such
"This is a very symbolic moment of our friendship...Mahatma Gandhi is without question one of the most iconic figures of our contemporary world and his contributions to truth, non-violence, independence and freedom of people have been recognised by the United Nations by proclaiming his bi
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 17: The Shortlists for the prestigious Tata Literature Live! Literary Awards have been announced today. The awards are presented annually at the Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest, for books published during the year. The aim of the awards is to re
"Today this yatra is being taken out so that we can get the Scheduled Caste status soon. Till 1951, we were recognised as a Scheduled Tribe. We were put in the backward class group and betrayed," the Minister said while speaking to reporters.
In his address, CM Yogi highlighted the inception program held in the state in 2020, aimed at curbing crimes against women and ensuring their safety, respect and self-reliance. Initially centred around three core issues, this program evolved into what is now recognised as Mission Shakti. Ove
New Delhi [India], October 13: Fabelle Exquisite Chocolates, the home-grown luxury chocolate brand from ITC Ltd., is recognised for creating unparalleled chocolate experiences for its discerning consumers. In the last few years, Fabelle has introduced several industry firsts such as the Fabe
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