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.
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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.
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Human rights organizations in India, led by the All India Democratic Women’s Association, are urging the supreme court to criminalize marital rape. Despite upcoming changes to the penal code, marital rape is not included as a crime. Critics argue that this perpetuates outdated views on marriage and undermines women’s rights. Prime Minister Modi’s emphasis on women’s empowerment is contradicted by this stance.
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 2023, the Supreme Court of India achieved a significant milestone by disposing of 52,191 cases, marking the highest disposal rate in six years. This impressive feat includes the adjudication of 45,642 miscellaneous matters and approximately 6,549 regular matters. The data, sourced from the Integrated Case Management System (ICMIS), highlights that the disposal rate not […]
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to reconsider its October 17 judgment on same-sex marriage, which had declined legal recognition to same-sex couples. This decision comes after several petitioners, including Udit Sood and a US-based lawyer, filed review petitions, arguing that the court’s majority ruling was “manifestly unjust” and “self-contradictory.” Also read- Review Petition […]
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 […]