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Recognition of Same-Sex Marriage
Pending
Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty & Anr. v. Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide if the Special Marriage Act denies same-sex couples the right to marry.
MoreNext Hearing: January 6, 2023
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Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, P.S. Narasimha J, J.B. Pardiwala J
Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide whether laws on succession and inheritance must be uniform, disregarding the religion or gender of persons involved. The Court's decision is likely to contribute to national discussions about a Uniform Civil Code.
MoreNext Hearing: February 20, 2023
Last Updated: 20210923
Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, P.S. Narasimha J, J.B. Pardiwala J
Fundamental Right to Privacy
Decided
Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v Union of India
The Supreme Court held that a fundamental right to privacy is guaranteed under the Constitution of India.
MoreLast Updated: 20170823
Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, Abdul Nazeer J, Rohinton Nariman J, S.K. Kaul J, J.S. Khehar CJI, Sharad Bobde CJI, Jasti Chelameswar J, Abhay Sapre J, A.K. Sikri J
Swati Bidhan Baruah v Union of India
The Supreme Court is deciding whether the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 violates fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14, 15, 16, 19 and 21 of the Constitution.
MoreNext Hearing:
Last Updated: 20200127
Thangjam Santa Singh @Santa Khurai v. Union of India & Ors
The Supreme Court will decide if the guidelines imposing a permanent ban on transgender persons, men who have sex with men, and female sex workers from donating blood is constitutional. This case presents an opportunity for the Court to join the global departure from permanent bans based on gender and sexual orientation stereotypes.
MoreNext Hearing: December 12, 2022
Last Updated: 20210305
Bench:A.S. Bopanna J, P.S. Narasimha J