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Thursday, September 4, 2025
TopicGay marriage

Topic: gay marriage

South Africa to Slovenia, a look at countries that recognise same-sex marriages & role courts played

While legislation and cultural change have shaped recognition and rights of same-sex marriage in some countries, others like China and Indonesia are yet to recognise such unions.

How legal battle on same-sex marriage unfolded over the yrs — petitioners’ cases to govt’s objections

Through court hearings, an insight into LGBTQ+ community’s struggle for equal rights. Petitions challenge provisions of Special Marriage Act, Hindu Marriage Act & Foreign Marriage Act.

Supreme Court verdict on legal validation of same-sex marriage on Tuesday

The top court had begun hearing the case from 18 April and reserved judgement on 11 May, 2023.

Activists hail as Nepal’s top court temporarily clears way for same-sex marriage

The country's Supreme Court issued an interim order Wednesday allowing same-sex couples to register their marriages pending a final verdict.

Uganda’s LGBT rights crackdown may be mirrored in Kenya and other East African states.

The proposed Kenyan law punishes gay sex with at least 10 years in prison and 'aggravated homosexuality' with death penalty.

‘Very offensive’ — same-sex marriage petitioners slam Modi govt’s ‘psychology of child’ stand in SC

Govt had argued that only Parliament should debate matter of same-sex marriage, claiming issues like 'psychology' of child raised by homosexual couple would have to be considered.

South Korean court recognises spousal coverage of state insurance for same-sex couple

While South Korea does not legally recognise same-sex marriage, the court's verdict is the 'first recognition of the legal status of a same-sex couple', the plaintiff's lawyer said.

Japan upholds same-sex marriage ban, voices concern over LGBTQ+ rights

The ruling called the ban constitutional, but said the lack of legal protection for same-sex families violated their human rights. Japan is the only G7 nation to not allow same-sex marriage.

US Senate passes same-sex marriage protection bill, Biden calls it ‘bipartisan achievement’

The Respect for Marriage Act requires the US federal government to recognise a marriage between two individuals if the marriage was valid in the state where it was performed.

SC seeks response from Centre on gay couples’ plea for recognition of same sex marriage

A notice was issued by a two judge bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice Hima Kohli to the central government and the Attorney General for India.

On Camera

Superman Modi to superpower meeting — Indian TV anchors script a Tianjin blockbuster

Tango, triad, trinity, troika — TV news pulled out every T-word from its dictionary and paired it with Tianjin to target Trump on tariffs and trade.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

‘Loyal wingman’ to full ICBM triad & air defence, China’s show of power at Victory Day parade

China flaunted military might & modernisation as it displayed stealth drones, anti-satellite system & cyber warfare contingent during parade to mark victory over Japan in WWII.

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.