The Centre answering an affidavit disapproved the decision of the Supreme Court to legalise same-sex marriages in India, as any change in a human relationship should come from the legislature, not the court.
The Centre invoked the “accepted view” that a marriage between a biological man and woman is a “holy union, a sacrament and a sanskar” in India.
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What were the Centre’s arguments?
Supreme Court’s stand:
Constitutional Provisions related to same-sex marriage:
There is no specific law or act which gives validation or recognition to same-sex marriage and a proper criterion to bring grievances of the LGBTQI+ Community in the eyes of the law. |
Who can legislate on issues of Marriage in India?
Provision under the Special Marriage Act:
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