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Justice Sanjeev Khanna today recused himself from hearing a review petition on same-sex marriage, leading to the reconstitution of a five-judge constitutional bench by CJI DY Chandrachud. The Supreme Court deferred the hearing, and it was clarified that review petitions are decided in chambers, with no open court hearing. The original judgment denied marriage rights to queer couples.
The Congress party’s election manifesto includes a proposed law for civil unions for LGBTQ+ couples, demonstrating a commitment to equality. Congress Poll Manifesto Includes Law on Civil Unions for Queer Couples, also addresses women’s cash transfers, youth employment, and caste census. This move reflects the party’s progressive approach to social issues, shaping the upcoming elections with a focus on LGBTQ+ rights, among other key promises.
