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The four includes a judge who is part of the five-judge Constitution Bench hearing petitions seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriages.

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.

CJI DY Chandrachud reiterated his point of gender not being defined in an absolute sense in today's world, a comment for which he has been subject to intense scrutiny online.

Pride and politics? This question is at the heart of a growing debate within Pune's LGBTQA community with two separate Pride Marches this summer

On the second day of the hearing, the court heard arguments on the changing legal landscape on LGBTQ rights and the evolution of the right to choose one’s partner. Here are some of the key cases that trace the shift in the law over the years.

Of those who were handed over appointment letters, 861 were from education department, including 324 school principals. The Delhi Fire Services got 500 fresh appointees.

Yesterday, the court countered the argument that recognition of same-sex marriage would impact the children of such couples, noting that lesbian and gay persons are already allowed to adopt children individually.

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

Supreme Court also passed certain remarks on being trolled and announced that the matter will be heard from Monday to Friday like in the Ayodhya case.

As the Supreme Court hears petitioners regarding legalisation of same sex marriage, celebs shared their take on social media regarding the same.