May saw the most Constitution Bench Judgements this year, and saw the retirement and appointments of two judges.

SCO reviews the progress in key cases from March to May 2023.

The Bench heard arguments for nearly 30 hours over 10 days. Three senior lawyers argued for over half the total time.

How strong is the marital privacy argument to justify marital rape exception in a post-Puttaswamy era?

The petitioners concluded their rejoinder arguments and the Bench reserved judgement.

The respondents reiterated that Parliament was the only competent authority to recognise marriage equality.

Some of the petitions in the marriage equality case argue for more than the right to marry. They ask for the right to a chosen family.

As the arguments in the plea for marriage equality reach the finish line, the Bench deliberates if there is a fundamental right to marry.

Despite the SC’s move to restrict the case to the SMA, several concerns mar the road toward marriage equality for the LGBTQIA+ community.

DESK BRIEF: SCO lists key cases the SC is expected to hear over two weeks as its before its 40 day vacation this month.