19% of Indians are accepting of same-sex relationships, according to 2018-19 survey of more than 24,000 respondents across 12 states by CSDS-Lokniti & Azim Premji University.
CJI said SC has to ascertain whether Special Marriage Act can recognise 'relationships like marriage', and wondered if court needs to 'redefine evolving notion of marriage'.
It may be that same-sex relationships are more urban in their manifestations because more people in urban areas are coming out of closet, says CJI Chandrachud.
The central government told the apex court the matter falls in the legislative domain and any decision on the subject would affect the rights of the states.
Centre raises objections saying Parliament is the only constitutionally permissible forum to decide on creation of a new social relationship. CJI says gender is a 'complex' issue.
Court will take up 12 pleas — 2 filed in the SC, and 10 others in high courts — that seek legal recognition for same-sex marriage. Modi govt has opposed demand as ‘elitist view’.
At RSS event, Dattatreya Hosabale says marriage isn't for ‘personal, sexual or physical enjoyment’. In January, Mohan Bhagwat said references to same-sex relationships can be found in Hindu epics.
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