same sex marriage
- India
CJI-led five-judge bench to hear pleas for same-sex marriage on April 18
New Delhi: A five-judge bench headed by CJI D Y Chandrachud, will hear a batch of petitions seeking recognition of same-sex marriage on April 18. On March 13, while referring the matter…
- India
RSS mag opposes equating same-sex relations to marriage
New Delhi: The RSS-inspired weekly “Organiser” has come out against granting legal validity to same-sex marriage, an issue being heard by the Supreme Court, and argued that the Indic perspective should be…
- India
Muslim, Christian, Jain groups say no to same-sex marriage
New Delhi: Some minority groups have written to Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud to cite their religious beliefs to express opposition to same-sex marriage, an issue being heard by the…
- India
Marriage must be backed by law respecting traditions and heritage: Rijiju
New Delhi: Marriage is an institution that has to be regulated by certain laws enacted by parliament which reflects the will of the people, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Tuesday, days…
- India
Marriage can take place only between 2 people from opp genders: RSS
Samalkha: RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Tuesday said that Rahul Gandhi should speak more responsibly and see the reality of the Sangh’s acceptance in society, after the Congress leader repeatedly targeted…
- India
‘Very seminal issue’, SC refers pleas for same-sex marriage to a 5-judge bench
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday referred the pleas seeking legal validation of same-sex marriages to a five-judge constitution bench for adjudication, saying the issue is of “seminal importance”. A bench…
- India
‘A right stand’: Activist Rahul Easwar on same-sex marriage
Thiruvananthapuram: Terming the institution of marriage as a “Sacramental union” social activist Rahul Easwer on Sunday said that the union government has taken a right stand after it opposed the plea seeking…
- India
Govt believes marriage rights can only be given to heterosexuals: LGBTQ+ members
New Delhi: Activists and members of the LGBTQ+ community have criticised the Centre’s opposition to granting recognition to same-sex marriage, saying despite India’s plurality and diversity the government still believes that marriage…
- India
Centre opposes same-sex marriage, says, ‘Can’t be compared to Indian family concept..’
The central government has told the Supreme Court that living together as partners and having sexual relationships by same-sex individuals, which is decriminalised now, is not comparable with the Indian family unit…
- India
Gay couple moves SC seeking recognition of same-sex marriage under Special Marriage Act
New Delhi: A gay couple has moved the Supreme Court seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriage under the Special Marriage Act and to issue appropriate direction to authorities concerned to allow them…
- World
US House passes bill on marriage equality
Washington: The US House of Representatives passed a bill on marriage equality in a 267-157 vote, with 47 Republicans joining all Democrats in supporting the measure. The bill was passed on Tuesday.…
