Govt believes marriage rights can only be given to heterosexuals: LGBTQ+ members

Govt believes marriage rights can only be given to heterosexuals: LGBTQ+ members

[ad_1] New Delhi: Activists and members of the LGBTQ+ community have criticised the Centre’s opposition to granting recognition to same-sex marriage, saying despite India’s plurality and diversity the government still believes that marriage rights can only be given to heterosexuals. In an affidavit before the Supreme Court which is scheduled to hear the matter on…

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Centre opposes same-sex marriage, says, ‘Can’t be compared to Indian family concept..’

Centre opposes same-sex marriage, says, ‘Can’t be compared to Indian family concept..’

[ad_1] Representative Image The Central government on Sunday opposed pleas in the Supreme Court over the recognition of same-sex marriage. In a counter affidavit over the pleas, the Centre stated that decriminalising Section 377 IPC “cannot give rise to a claim to seek recognition for same-sex marriage”. One petition, among the batch seeking the right…

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