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 focus of the Marriage Equality hearings shifts to the ancillary rights of marriage, SCO examines the way forward.

All parties in the case will meet this weekend to explore administrative changes outside of the right to marry.

DESK BRIEF: Union argues that the right to sexual autonomy does not include the right to compel the State to recognise LGBTQIA+ marriages.

The SC’s decision to leave out personal laws from the scope of challenge in the marriage equality case presents an interesting conundrum.

A 5-Judge Constitution Bench will decide the validity of same-sex marriages in India. SCO breaks down the case here.