Five-judge SC bench refuses to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages
The bench, headed by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, said that the issue of same-sex marriage is a complex one that needs to be decided by the legislature, not the judiciary.
The bench also said that the Constitution of India does not explicitly recognize same-sex marriages, and that the court cannot create new rights.
The bench’s decision is a setback for the LGBTQ+ community in India, which has been campaigning for legal recognition of same-sex marriages for many years.
The bench’s decision is also likely to have a negative impact on the lives of same-sex couples in India.
It will deny them the same rights and benefits that are available to heterosexual couples, such as the right to inherit property from their partners and the right to adopt children.
The bench’s decision has been welcomed by conservative groups and religious organizations, but it has been criticized by human rights activists and LGBTQ+ groups.
The LGBTQ+ community has said that the bench’s decision is discriminatory and that it violates their fundamental rights. They have also said that the bench’s decision is a step backwards for human rights in India.
The bench’s decision is likely to be challenged in the Supreme Court in the future. The LGBTQ+ community has said that they will continue to fight for their rights, including the right to legal recognition of same-sex marriages.
