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President's Move After Sri Lankan Supreme Court Rules Against Gender Equality Bill
The bill aims to ensure equal opportunities regardless of sex or gender identity, but opponents argue it could permit same-sex marriages, conflicting with cultural values.
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"I Stand By What I Said": Chief Justice On Marriage Equality Judgment
Chief Justices have been in the minority in 13 significant judgments, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has said, standing by his recent ruling in the marriage equality case.
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What US Said After Supreme Court Refuses To Recognise Same-Sex Marriage
US encouraged India to work towards offering equal legal protection to same-sex couples and was "closely monitoring follow-up steps" from the Indian government after the Court declined to legalize same-sex marriage, the U.S. State Department said.
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How Centre's Top Lawyer Responded To Verdict In Same-Sex Marriage Case
Welcoming the Supreme Court's judgment on marriage equality, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta said the verdict "balances the interests of individuals with the interests of a civilised society".
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10 Countries Where Homosexuality Can Lead To Capital Punishment
Several countries have banned homosexuality, with many of them having the death penalty for same-sex relations.
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No Recognition To Same-Sex Marriages From Supreme Court. Over To Centre
The Chief Justice said the five-judge bench has authored four separate judgments -- one by him and others by Justice SK Kaul, Justice SR Bhat and Justice PS Narasimha.
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On Adoption Rights For Queer Couples, 3 Of 5 Supreme Court Judges Say 'No'
The judgment on same-sex marriages raised hope on allowing adoption by unmarried and queer couples, only for it to be dashed minutes later when three of the five judges on the bench disagreed with the other two on the issue.
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"Choosing Life Partner Integral Part Of Life": Supreme Court's Big Quotes
Same-Sex Marriage Verdict: The need to form part of family is a core part of the human trait and is important for self development, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said
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List Of Countries Where Same-Sex Marriage Is Legalised
Same Sex Marriage Case: Twenty-three countries across the globe have legalised same-sex marriage after nationwide voting while 10 countries have legalised it through court decisions.
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Will India Have Marriage Equality? Big Supreme Court Verdict Today
The Supreme Court will today deliver its much-anticipated judgment on petitions seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriage.
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"Want Legal Acceptance For Our Children": Over 400 Parents Write To Chief Justice
A group of over 400 parents has written to Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud, heading a bench hearing the pleas seeking legal sanction for same-sex marriage, urging that their LGBTQIA wards be granted the right to "marriage equality".
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"Vital Step Toward Equality": Joe Biden Signs Same-Sex Marriage Bill Into Law
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law a bill granting federal protections to same-sex marriage, with a large crowd of guests gathered at the White House to celebrate the legislative milestone.
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"Matter Of Privacy": Key Points In Supreme Court's Adultery Ruling
Adultery is not a crime anymore in India, but it can be grounds for divorce, the Supreme Court said today. In past hearings, the Supreme Court had asked the centre how the 158-year-old law preserved the sanctity of marriage when the extramarital affair becomes non-punishable if the woman's husband stands by her. The government has defended the law,...
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Adultery Must Stay A Crime For Sanctity Of Marriage: Centre To Supreme Court
Adultery must remain a crime so the sanctity of marriage can be protected, the Centre told the Supreme Court today after a petition called for the law to be scrapped as it does not treat men and women equally. The Victorian law punishes a man for an affair but there is no punishment for women, who are seen as subservient to their husbands.
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Midnight Vows After Historic Australia Gay Marriage Reforms
Sharing a kiss as fireworks lit up the night sky, two Australian athletes tied the knot just after midnight Tuesday, in one of the first gay unions in the country following historic marriage equality laws.
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President's Move After Sri Lankan Supreme Court Rules Against Gender Equality Bill
The bill aims to ensure equal opportunities regardless of sex or gender identity, but opponents argue it could permit same-sex marriages, conflicting with cultural values.
-
"I Stand By What I Said": Chief Justice On Marriage Equality Judgment
Chief Justices have been in the minority in 13 significant judgments, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has said, standing by his recent ruling in the marriage equality case.
-
What US Said After Supreme Court Refuses To Recognise Same-Sex Marriage
US encouraged India to work towards offering equal legal protection to same-sex couples and was "closely monitoring follow-up steps" from the Indian government after the Court declined to legalize same-sex marriage, the U.S. State Department said.
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How Centre's Top Lawyer Responded To Verdict In Same-Sex Marriage Case
Welcoming the Supreme Court's judgment on marriage equality, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta said the verdict "balances the interests of individuals with the interests of a civilised society".
-
10 Countries Where Homosexuality Can Lead To Capital Punishment
Several countries have banned homosexuality, with many of them having the death penalty for same-sex relations.
-
No Recognition To Same-Sex Marriages From Supreme Court. Over To Centre
The Chief Justice said the five-judge bench has authored four separate judgments -- one by him and others by Justice SK Kaul, Justice SR Bhat and Justice PS Narasimha.
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On Adoption Rights For Queer Couples, 3 Of 5 Supreme Court Judges Say 'No'
The judgment on same-sex marriages raised hope on allowing adoption by unmarried and queer couples, only for it to be dashed minutes later when three of the five judges on the bench disagreed with the other two on the issue.
-
"Choosing Life Partner Integral Part Of Life": Supreme Court's Big Quotes
Same-Sex Marriage Verdict: The need to form part of family is a core part of the human trait and is important for self development, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said
-
List Of Countries Where Same-Sex Marriage Is Legalised
Same Sex Marriage Case: Twenty-three countries across the globe have legalised same-sex marriage after nationwide voting while 10 countries have legalised it through court decisions.
-
Will India Have Marriage Equality? Big Supreme Court Verdict Today
The Supreme Court will today deliver its much-anticipated judgment on petitions seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriage.
-
"Want Legal Acceptance For Our Children": Over 400 Parents Write To Chief Justice
A group of over 400 parents has written to Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud, heading a bench hearing the pleas seeking legal sanction for same-sex marriage, urging that their LGBTQIA wards be granted the right to "marriage equality".
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"Vital Step Toward Equality": Joe Biden Signs Same-Sex Marriage Bill Into Law
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law a bill granting federal protections to same-sex marriage, with a large crowd of guests gathered at the White House to celebrate the legislative milestone.
-
"Matter Of Privacy": Key Points In Supreme Court's Adultery Ruling
Adultery is not a crime anymore in India, but it can be grounds for divorce, the Supreme Court said today. In past hearings, the Supreme Court had asked the centre how the 158-year-old law preserved the sanctity of marriage when the extramarital affair becomes non-punishable if the woman's husband stands by her. The government has defended the law,...
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Adultery Must Stay A Crime For Sanctity Of Marriage: Centre To Supreme Court
Adultery must remain a crime so the sanctity of marriage can be protected, the Centre told the Supreme Court today after a petition called for the law to be scrapped as it does not treat men and women equally. The Victorian law punishes a man for an affair but there is no punishment for women, who are seen as subservient to their husbands.
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Midnight Vows After Historic Australia Gay Marriage Reforms
Sharing a kiss as fireworks lit up the night sky, two Australian athletes tied the knot just after midnight Tuesday, in one of the first gay unions in the country following historic marriage equality laws.
