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A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages, dealing a blow to LGBTQ rights in India

The Supreme Court of India declined to legalize same-sex marriage but recognized equal rights for queer people and called for sensitization of the public to prevent discrimination. Some LGBTQ+ activists highlighted the positives in the ruling, such as the recognition of certain rights and opportunities for safety and healthcare. However, concerns were raised over the lack of concrete timelines for implementing changes. Activists called for legislative action and more inclusive legal recognition ...

৩৭৭ ধারা সংশোধনের প্রসঙ্গ তুলে শীর্ষ আদালত আগেই বলেছিল, ‘‘যদি সমকামিতা অপরাধ না হয়, তা হলে দু’জন প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক সমলিঙ্গের মানুষের বিয়ের মতো স্থিতিশীল বন্ধনে আবদ্ধ হতে বাধা কোথায়?’’

Same sex marriage debate: Now that the Centre’s urban-elitist argument has been rejected by CJI Chandrachud, all eyes are on the Supreme Court on what is next in the journey of the LGBTQ+ rights in India

It is not the question of what your genitals are. It is far more complex, thats the point. So, even when the Special Marriage Act says man and woman, the very notion of a man and a woman is not an absolute based on genitals , the SC bench headed by CJI Chandrachud has said on Day 1

In its intervention application at the Supreme Court, the NCPCR claimed there are studies showing that adopted children of same-sex couples get affected socially and psychologically.

The question of what marriage ought to be is to be addressed by Parliament, the Union government contended, stating that it is “not a dispute fit for the Court to adjudicate upon.”

A bench headed by the CJI and comprising justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli, and PS Narasimha will be hearing the petitions seeking marriage equality for LGBTQIA+ persons.

In a statement released on April 3, the Indian Psychiatric Society said that discrimination of LGBTQIA+ individuals might lead to mental health issues.