same sex marriage
- 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.…
- World
Switzerland approve same-sex marriage by wide margin in referendum
Geneva: Switzerland voted by a wide margin to allow same-sex couples to marry in a referendum on Sunday, bringing the Alpine nation into line with many others in western Europe. Official results…
- Chennai
Trying to break my own pre conceived notions: Madras HC judge on same-sex relationships
(Courtesy: LiveLaw) Dealing with a protection plea filed by a same-sex couple, Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of Madras High Court on Monday (29th March) observed that he was trying to break his…
