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5-judge Supreme Court bench rules against same-sex marriage

India Today Video Desk
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UPDATED: Oct 17, 2023 14:13 IST

The five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court declined to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages on Tuesday. Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, leading the bench, emphasized that the court's role is to interpret the law, not create it, and stated that changes to the Special Marriage Act are within the purview of the Parliament, not the judiciary.

The court also directed the Centre to form a committee to decide the rights and entitlements of persons in queer unions. While reading out the operative portion of his verdict, the CJI directed the Centre, states, and Union Territories to prevent discrimination against the queer community and urged sensitization efforts on queer rights.

Despite the ruling against legalizing same-sex marriages, the court emphasized equal rights and societal acceptance for LGBTQIA++ people, promoting a dignified life akin to heterosexual counterparts.

The ruling followed a ten-day hearing after the Centre proposed a committee to address humane concerns of same-sex couples without legalizing their marriage.

Here's the full verdict.

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