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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
TopicGay rights

Topic: Gay rights

He or zie? Queer lawyer who asked CJI for pronouns in court slips seeks ‘truly equal citizenship’

Delhi lawyer Rohin Bhatt got 'death threats' after his letter to CJI came out in public domain. He sought inclusion of section in SC advocates' appearance slips for mentioning pronouns.

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.

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.

Taj Mahal proposal, Kolkata marriage—Gay couple says we won’t run abroad to make it legal

Chaitanya Sharma and Abhishek Ray had little problem finding a venue in Kolkata. The biggest challenge for them was to find a priest who would officiate their wedding.

Research confirms same-sex attraction has a biological basis and your siblings matter

We found the number and sex of one’s siblings play an important role in the development of their sexuality.

Biden-Xi summit will help reduce rising tensions. US-China talking itself is an achievement

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

6 Islamist militants in Bangladesh get death penalty for killing gay rights activist

Xulhaz Mannan, an editor of Bangladesh’s first gay rights magazine, and his friend Mahbub Rabbi Tonoy were hacked to death by the militants in April 2016.

‘This is for every citizen’s right’ — HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt stand on same-sex marriages

High court was hearing petitions filed by two same-sex couples, one based in Delhi and the other in the US. The matter will next be heard on 8 January 2021.

ICJ suggests decriminalising sex work & making RTE Act gender-neutral in report on LGBTQ

The International Commission of Jurists released a report Saturday, recommending several measures to ensure that the LGBTQ community doesn’t face discrimination.

Will the Indian Army welcome gay soldiers? Veterans split

Some say homosexuality is unlikely to be acceptable for soldiers, pointing to a years-old military culture, while others say the SC order will prevail.

On Camera

My grandmother saved her children in Bhopal gas tragedy—and sacrificed her own life

‘Mother kept pouring water in our eyes whenever the burning became unbearable. She pushed our bodies deep into the blanket, making sure not a single part was exposed,’ my father said.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.