Delhi High Court affirms that adults have the right to marry without family interference, ensuring protection under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution for personal liberty and choice.
The landmark case Supriyo Chakraborty & Anr. v. Union of India reshaped discussions on constitutional rights and marriage in India. While it denied a fundamental right to marry, the judgment acknowledged systemic discrimination against the LGBTIQ+ community. Also, the Supreme Court of India recently , on 9th of January,2025 rejected review petitions that challenged its previous ruling, which did not legally recognize queer marriages under Indian law.
