Madras High Court affirms that same-sex couples can form ‘chosen families’ despite no legal recognition of marriage. Court slams police and family interference, citing personal liberty under Article 21.
A PIL in the Uttarakhand High Court challenges the State’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The petitioner acknowledges that the UCC has eliminated many discriminatory practices. However, they argue that certain provisions impose unreasonable restrictions. The court will examine the validity of these concerns.
Today, On 9th December, The Supreme Court dismissed review petitions challenging its earlier verdict on queer marriages. The court reiterated its stand, stating that legalizing same-sex marriages requires legislative action, not judicial intervention. Petitioners had sought a reconsideration of the ruling, citing concerns over equal rights. The decision upholds the court’s original stance on the matter.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud highlighted the importance of increasing the number of women judges in courts at a lecture in the United Kingdom. He emphasized that the need for more women judges goes beyond the belief that they deliver “liberal” verdicts. Chandrachud also discussed LGBTQ issues, reservation versus merit debate, and addressed a controversial remark in a rape case judgment.
In a poignant act of love and resistance, a gay couple, Ananya Kotia and Utkarsh Saxena, exchanged engagement rings right outside the Supreme Court. Their engagement came a day after the apex court decided against legalizing same-sex marriages. However, the court did underscore the country’s duty to recognize and protect LGBTQ relationships from discrimination. This […]
In a pivotal decision on October 17, 2023, the Supreme Court of India unanimously decided against modifying the Special Marriage Act (SMA), 1954, to encompass non-heterosexual unions. This move effectively denies legal recognition for queer marriages in India, sparking a wave of reactions and discussions. Senior Advocate Geeta Luthra, reflecting on the global trend of accepting […]
India’s apex court, the Supreme Court, is on the cusp of delivering a pivotal judgment concerning the legal recognition of same-sex marriages in the nation. This decision is being keenly awaited, as it stands to redefine the rights and status of queer couples in India. The bench, presided over by Chief Justice of India DY […]