Same sex marriage in india is also known as Gay marriage. It is the marriage between two people of the same legal sexual orientation. Marriage between same-sex partners will be legalized in 34 countries by 2023. These countries have a combined population of over 1 billion (17% of the global population). The latest to join this list is Andorra. On 1 January 2024, it will be legalized in Estonia.
What are the live updates on The issue of Same sex marriage in india?
Supreme Court Live Update
The same sex marriage hearing from the Supreme Court on Tuesday was that same-sex marriages are not legal. A 3-2 vote did this. The Supreme Court delivered four judgments and made several observations.
On 11 May, the apex Court reserved its judgment on several petitions seeking legal validation for marriage between same-sex partners. Hearing the petitions, the Constitution Bench of five judges included Chief Justice DY. Chandrachud, Justices SK. Kaul, SR. Bhat, Hima. Kohli, and PS. Narasimha. The petitioners argued that India is a marriage-based country and that LGBT couples (lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender people) should have the same rights that heterosexual couples enjoy, such as the right to be referred to as “spouses” for financial and insurance matters, medial and inheritance decisions, succession and adoption issues, etc.
In some states, same-sex couples cannot adopt together
The couple, two men who had been together for over 15 years, watched with anticipation as the Supreme Court in Delhi read out its ruling on same-sex relationships. This would determine their future as a unit of family with their children.
The legitimacy that Ram* and Mayank* (names that have been changed) hoped for never came to pass. The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, consisting of five judges, refused to recognize same-sex marriages. The court also disagreed over the applicability of adoption rules for queer couples while denying rights to LGBTQIA couples’ adoption.
The refusal of the court to recognize our partnership left a permanent scar that affects our everyday existence. Aryan*, who spoke to PTI by phone, said it was incredibly painful.
Both Ram* & Mayank* have adopted sons as single parents, one in 2016 and the other in 2022.
Our children are constantly reminded by the law that their love isn’t’real.’ Mayank* stated that the emotional burden was unbearable, and they saw its daily effects.
What are other people’s thoughts about the Supreme Court ruling on same sex marriage in india?
Onir, a filmmaker who is disappointed by the Supreme Court’s ruling on LGBTQIA marriage
Onir, a filmmaker from India, has expressed his disappointment over the Supreme Court of India’s ruling on Tuesday that refused to legalize marriages between same-sex partners.
“DISAAPOINTED …. “DISAAPOINTED….
The filmmaker who explored same-sex relationships in ‘My Brother Nikhil and ‘Pine Cone,’ posted “What a Shame” on the X App.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta praises SC ruling on same sex marriage in india
On Tuesday, Tushar Mehta, the Solicitor-General of India, welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to refuse legal recognition for same sex marriage in india under the Special Marriage Act. The issue was left to the Parliament.
The solicitor general – the main lawyer for the Centre – who had urged the Supreme Court to allow Parliament to decide on the issue since it was within its jurisdiction, expressed his delight at the verdict. I am glad that my position has been accepted.”
All four judgments have raised the bar for jurisprudence in our country and the intellectual exercise that went into the writing of the decisions. This level of scholarly judicial work is only found in a few international courts. This judgment would be read in all jurisdictions,” said he in a press release.
RSS applauds Supreme Court ruling on same sex relationships
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, or RSS, welcomed Tuesday the Supreme Court decision on same-sex weddings. The RSS said that Parliament could hold a debate on various aspects of it and make “appropriate decisions.”
Earlier in the day, a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court denied legal recognition to marriages between same-sex couples.
Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud of India, who presided over the bench that delivered its verdict in 21 cases seeking legal validity for same-sex weddings, stated the court could not make law but only interpret it. It was up to Parliament to amend the Special Marriage Act.
What did Congress say about the same-sex marriage ruling?
In a blog post about X, Jairam Ramesh, Congress General Secretary, said, “we are studying different and differing Supreme Court judgments today on the same sex issues and will have a more detailed response subsequently.”
The leader of the Congress said that he always stood by citizens to protect their rights and choices.
VHP applauds Supreme Court ruling on same-sex relationships
Vishva Hindu Parishad welcomed the Supreme Court’s refusal to recognize same-sex marriages on Tuesday. The court’s decision not to give “homosexuals” the right to adopt children is also “a good step.”
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), reacting to the Supreme Court Constitution Bench of five judges, refused to recognize legal same-sex marriages.
While announcing its verdict, Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud of India, who was leading the bench, said that the court cannot make laws but only interpret them when pronouncing their verdict on 21 petitions seeking legal validity for same-sex weddings. It is up to Parliament to change the Special Marriage Act.
