Same-Sex Couples Do Not Have Right To Adopt Children Under Existing Law: SC
Same-Sex Marriage: A five-member Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, emphasized that assuming only "heterosexual married couples can be good parents" is unfounded and discriminatory.
Oct 17, 2023, 12:20 PM IST
Will India Join Countries That Allow Same-Sex Marriage? Supreme Court Verdict Today
During the hearing on legalisation of same-sex marriage, the Centre had opposed the petitions and said that the court should not make any constitutional declaration on the issue as it may have unforeseen consequences.
Oct 17, 2023, 09:36 AM IST
Kerala Church Strongly Opposes Legal Validation Sought For Same-Sex Marriages
Giving same-sex marriages legal validation may even trigger demands to legalise sexual disorders like physical attraction to children, animals and so on, the Public Affairs Commission of the Syro-Malabar Church said.
May 05, 2023, 10:06 AM IST
Same-Sex Marriage: 'SC's Haste Could Lead To New Disputes', Says VHP
VHP Joint General Secretary Surendra Jain expressed apprehension the top court's actions could lead to "new disputes".
Apr 23, 2023, 01:03 AM IST
Same-Sex Marriage: 5 countries where same-sex marriage is legal
The Centre has filed a fresh affidavit seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriage. A five-judge Constitution Bench has begun hearing a batch on the same. This comes after at least 15 petitions on the matter were referred to a larger bench.
Apr 19, 2023, 22:10 PM IST
SC Hearing On Same-Sex Marriage: 'Will Not Allow Anyone To Dictate Proceedings', CJI Chandrachud Fumes At Centre
The Supreme Court began hearing arguments on a batch of petitions seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriages on Tuesday.
Apr 18, 2023, 12:09 PM IST
'Legalising Same-Sex Marriage Will Have Devastating Impact On Society': Former Judges
The group of former judges opined that legalising same-sex marriage will strike at the very root of the family system and thus will have a devastating impact on society at large.
Mar 29, 2023, 19:02 PM IST
Same-Sex Marriage: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju Defends Citizens' Freedom But Says, 'Marital Institutions Guided By Different...'
"Marital institutions are guided by different specific laws," said Kiren Rijiju while talking about the debate on same-sex marriages in India.
Mar 15, 2023, 09:04 AM IST
On Same-Sex Marriage, RSS' 'Sanskar vs Contract' View
This comes after the Centre, in its affidavit, had opposed the plea seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriage, saying that living together as partners by same-sex individuals, which is decriminalised now, is not comparable with the Indian family unit and they are clearly distinct classes which cannot be treated identically.
Mar 14, 2023, 21:36 PM IST
SC refers same-sex marriage issue to 5-judge bench
There was a hearing in the Supreme Court on the gay marriage case today and the SC said in this matter that now the next hearing will be on April 18. Whose live streaming will also be done.
Mar 13, 2023, 17:52 PM IST
Central Government News: Will gay marriage get legal recognition?
The Central Government has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court on a petition seeking recognition of same-sex marriage. The central government has opposed the recognition of gay marriage.
Mar 12, 2023, 15:22 PM IST
Same-Sex Marriage Fails To Get Legal Nod From Centre; Government Submits Affidavit to Supreme Court
The Centre also apprised the Supreme Court that living together as partners by same-sex individuals, which is decriminalised now, is not comparable with the Indian family unit concept of a husband, a wife and children.
Mar 12, 2023, 14:57 PM IST
Delhi HC Transfers 8 Pleas Seeking Same-Sex Marriage Recognition To SC
On January 6, the apex court had clubbed and transferred to itself all petitions in connection with grant of legal recognition to same-sex marriages pending before various high courts.
Jan 30, 2023, 23:00 PM IST
Supreme Court asks Centre to file reply to pleas on same-sex marriage by Feb 15
The SC on same-sex marriage: The apex court has asked the Central government to file its reply on pleas on same-sex marriage by February 15.
Jan 06, 2023, 13:28 PM IST
SC to hear pleas seeking recognition of same-sex marriages on January 6
The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to list two petitions on January 6, seeking to transfer to it pleas pending in the Delhi High Court and the Kerala High Court in connection with recognition of same-sex marriage.
Jan 03, 2023, 15:02 PM IST
US Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill, Joe Biden says 'love is love'
US President Joe Biden said the bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages will ensure that LGBTQ youth "will grow up knowing that they, too, can lead full, happy lives and build families of their own."
Nov 30, 2022, 16:24 PM IST
'Milestone for equality': Switzerland gives nod to legalise same-sex marriage
Around 64.1% of voters voted in favour of same-sex marriage in the nationwide referendum that was conducted under Switzerland’s system of direct democracy.
Sep 26, 2021, 23:09 PM IST
Swiss to vote on same-sex marriage on September 26 after fraught campaign
The federal government and parliament have approved opening civil marriage to same-sex couples, but opponents forced a referendum on the issue under Switzerland`s system of direct democracy.
Sep 22, 2021, 15:47 PM IST
China signals won't follow Taiwan in allowing same-sex marriage
China, which claims Taiwan as its own sacred territory, has a thriving gay scene in major cities, but there has been little sign that the ruling Communist Party will legalise same sex marriage.
May 29, 2019, 11:06 AM IST
In first for Asia, Taiwan parliament endorses same-sex marriage
Despite heavy rain, some demonstrators outside parliament in Taipei, the capital, embraced tearfully while others hailed the vote with chants of "Asia`s first," and "Way to go, Taiwan!"
May 17, 2019, 11:57 AM IST
