same-sex marriages elucidates that there exists no inherent entitlement for same-sex couples to engage in matrimony.
Live updates on the verdict of same-sex marriage: The Supreme Court has declined to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages. A Constitution Bench, headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and consisting of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli, and PS Narasimha, has stated that the enactment of legislation should be pursued through Parliament.
According to the viewpoint expressed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI), the responsibility of determining the matter has been delegated to the Parliament. Both the CJI and Justice Kaul advocated for the establishment of civil unions for non-heterosexual couples. The CJI further emphasized that the Supreme Court (SC) does not possess the authority to invalidate the provisions of the Special Marriage Act (SMA) or interpret its language in a different manner. The central focus of the petitions submitted pertains to the gender-neutral interpretation of the SMA, which is a secular legislation intended to facilitate marriages between individuals from different castes and faiths. The petitioners have requested a broader interpretation of the SMA to encompass same-sex marriages as well.
Justice Kaul asserted that the legal recognition of civil unions for non-heterosexual couples signifies a step towards achieving marriage equality. However, all five judges unanimously agreed that there is no inherent right to marry, and in a majority decision, the court has ruled against the legalization of same-sex marriage. The prevailing perspective among the majority is that the responsibility of introducing same-sex marriage lies with the legislature or Parliament.
Yo, check it out! The Supreme Court just dropped a verdict on same-sex marriage, and CJI Chandrachud is all about protecting the queer community. He’s saying that if we get rid of the Special Marriage Act provisions, we’ll lose all the awesome benefits that come with this progressive legislation. Basically, the SMA is all about civil marriages that are approved by the state, not based on religion.
We’re talking about same-sex marriage (LGBT Community) and which countries have made it legal.
Right now, there are 34 countries where it’s all good, including:
1. Ensure queer community is not discriminated against.
2. Ensure there is no discrimination in access to goods and services.
3. Sensitise the public about queer rights.
4. Create a hotline for the queer community.
5. Create safe houses or Garima grih for queer couples.
6. Ensure inter-sex children are not forced to undergo operations.
7. No person shall be forced to undergo any hormonal therapy.
He also issues guidelines to police to not harass queer people or force them to return to their natal families.
- Argentina: They made it legal in 2010.
- Australia: They made it legal in 2017.
- Germany: They made it legal in 2017 too.
- Mexico: In Mexico City, they made it legal in 2010, but it varies in other states.
- United Kingdom: They made it legal in 2014.
- Scotland: They made it legal in 2014 too.
- Northern Ireland: They just made it legal in 2020!
Llike, there are a bunch of countries that are positive with recognizing same-sex couples:-
Denmark was the first one to make civil unions legal for same-sex couples way back in 1989. Brazil also jumped on the bandwagon in 2002, but they started with opposite-sex couples. Andorra didn’t want to be left out, so they granted legal recognition to same-sex couples in 2014. Chile followed suit in 2015, and Estonia did the same in 2016. Japan is pretty progressive too, with some municipalities recognizing same-sex couples even before 2021. And last but not least, Slovenia joined the club in 2017. So yeah, these countries are all about equality and love!
For more information visit Indian supreme court official website:- https://main.sci.gov.in/