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Monday, December 1, 2025
TopicSame sex marriage

Topic: same sex marriage

53% Indians in favour of legalising same-sex marriage, shows Pew survey

Survey of 2,611 Indian adults part of analysis across 32 countries in North America, Europe, Middle East, Latin America, Africa & Asia-Pacific region. Report published this week.

SC’s same-sex marriage verdict will ‘push queer Indians to lead dishonest lives’, says review petition

Petition filed by four members of queer community lays out arguments against SC’s 17 October verdict which held that right to marry was not fundamental.

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.

On Camera

Holding judges to account can’t be about collective conscience. It must fix a broken system

In this climate of populism, the clamour for accountability can easily transform into evaluation becoming a lever of control rather than a tool for feedback and improvement.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

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.