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Assam, Andhra and Rajasthan opposed legalising same-sex marriage: Centre t
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Central government on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that Assam, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan have opposed the legal recognition of same-sex marriages in the country.
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Foreign judgments on same-sex marriage cannot influence decision-making pr
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Foreign judgments relating to same-sex marriages are delivered in the context of the socio-cultural environment of the relevant country, and in specific factual contexts. Therefore, they cannot influence the decision-making process in India, Sibal submitted before a Constitution Bench hearin
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Working on making available transcript of live streaming proceedings in re
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, heading a Constitution Bench dealing with a petition seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriage, on Tuesday remarked that the top court is working on making the transcript of live streaming proceedings available in regional languages.
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Centre informs SC live-in partners, same-sex couples cannot be allowed to
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Centre, in its additional affidavit, stated It is also apposite to note that the single parent needs a donor for oocytes and sperm from a third party which may lead to legal complications and custody issues at a later stage. Further, the live-in partners are not bound by law and the safety o
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Kerala: Syro Malabar church backs Centre's stand on same-sex marriage
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The church in its statement said that it supports the Central Government's stand that based on Indian culture, marriage happens between two opposite genders and family means a biological man, woman and their children.
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LGBTQIA community in Kolkata pins hope for 'favorable' decision after Cent
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Centre on Wednesday apprised the Supreme Court that they will constitute a committee headed by the Union Cabinet Secretary to look into the issues faced by the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Special Marriage Act deals with inter-faith, inter-caste heterosexual marr
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Attorney General of India R Venkataramani on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the Special Marriage Act deals with inter-faith, inter-caste heterosexual marriages.
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Will form committee to look into issues faced by LGBTQIA+ community: Centr
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The five-judge Constitution Bench comprising of the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice S Ravindra Bhat, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice PS Narasimha is dealing with a batch of petitions pertaining to 'marriage equality rights for LGBTQIA+ community.
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VHP to hold nationwide protests against same-sex marriage plea in Supreme
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
VHP Tripura chief Mahendrapal Singh said that the organisation will hold nationwide protests against the plea in Supreme Court.
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SCBA condemns BCI statement opposing hearing of same-sex marriage
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to a statement, the SCBA Executive Committee said it feels highly inappropriate for the BCI to issue a Press Statement dated April 23, 2023, opposing a hearing of the matter before the Supreme Court.
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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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