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Sunday, July 20, 2025
TopicSame sex marriage

Topic: same sex marriage

What next for LGBTQ community? Read fine print in SC order—civil union, adoption, Bon Jovi

The proposed government committee can take a cue from the SC's observations and suggest administrative measures to improve the day-to-day lives of same-sex couples.

Marriage as institution precedes state — SC’s majority view on same-sex marriage

SC’s majority bench unanimously rejected central govt’s submission that queerness is an urban and elitist concept’. However, the court also ruled out a civil union for such couples. 

‘Equal rights to equal love’ — where CJI & Justice Kaul disagreed with majority on same-sex marriage

Both advocated for right to form ‘unions’ for non-heterosexual couples, State's recognition of 'entitlements that flow from such a relationship' & adoption rights for queer couples.

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.

SC refuses to tweak Special Marriage Act to legalise same-sex unions, says Parliament will decide

Right to marry 'not a fundamental right,' says Supreme Court, advises govt to set-up a high-powered panel headed by cabinet secretary to address concerns of same-sex couples.

Church open to everyone, including LGBT people, but has rules, says Pope Francis

Pope has pushed a series of reforms since he became pope 10 years ago, including giving more roles to women, particularly in high-ranking Vatican positions.

53% of Indians are accepting of same-sex marriage, finds global survey by Pew Research

It's 'developed, Western European countries' that show highest acceptance of legalising same-sex marriage, but India is among exceptions, finds survey.

Japan court rules that not allowing same-sex marriage is ‘in a state of unconstitutionality’

Weeks after another district court's similar ruling, this bolsters hopes of the LGBTQ community in Japan, the only G7 nation without legal protection for same-sex unions.

On Camera

Can Syria’s tiny Druze minority survive West Asia’s new storms? There’s little hope

Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.