Legal and societal aspects of same sex marriage.
The five-judge Constitution Bench by a majority view, has held that nonheterosexual couples cannot claim an unqualified right to marry.
Central government filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court frowning upon same-sex marriage.
Central government only accept the marriage of biological man and women.
Many hold the view that the issue should be debated by Parliament and not by the courts.
More than 20 retired judges issued a statement saying that legalisation of same-sex marriage will “strike at the very root of the family system”.
Legal and societal aspects of same sex marriage.
The majority of countries in the world do not currently recognize same-sex marriage.
However, there has been a significant increase in the number of countries legalizing same-sex marriage in recent years.
The social status of same-sex marriage is also evolving.
In many countries, public opinion on same-sex marriage has become more supportive in recent years.
Legal and societal aspects of same sex marriage.
Some additional thoughts,
Legalizing same-sex marriage is a matter of human rights. All people, regardless of their sexual orientation, have the right to marry the person they love.
Same-sex marriage benefits society as a whole. It strengthens families and communities, and it promotes equality and non-discrimination.
There is no evidence to suggest that same-sex marriage harms children or families.
Research shows that children raised by same-sex parents are just as healthy and well-adjusted.
Rights of Queer individuals in India.
In 2018, the SC of India struck down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code.
Which criminalized consensual homosexual sex.
This was a landmark ruling for queer rights in India,
Full equality and acceptance for queer people is still insufficient.
Queer people in India still face discrimination in many areas of life, including employment, housing, healthcare, and education.
They may also be subjected to violence and harassment.
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