Japan HC deems same-sex marriage ban as 'unconstitutional', urges govt to overturn law
Japanese High Court declares ban on same-sex marriage 'unconstitutional', urging swift government response. LGBTQ community optimistic about the move towards equality. Sapporo High Court highlights discrimination faced by same-sex couples and emphasizes their freedom of marriage. Key Points
mintUttarakhand UCC Bill proposes ban on polygamy & child marriage, criminalisation of ‘nikah halala’
Uttarakhand UCC Bill recommends uniform marriage age for men & women across religions. STs are excluded from its ambit. Key Points
ThePrintWho is Ayesha Siddiqui? Meet the 1st wife of Sania Mirza’s ex-husband Shoaib Malik with whom he had a ‘tel
Malik married Siddiqui in 2002, when he was just 20 years old. When quizzed on his first wife, he claimed he had never met her in person, only exchanged photographs, which turned out to be fake. Key Points
Economic TimesThis year, women said ‘enough’ to modern marriage
The institution has progressed from its earliest, brutal form. But marriage 3.0 still hands men the lion’s share of benefits Key Points
the GuardianBihar's tradition of men being kidnapped for marriage back in news
In, 'Pakadwa Vivah', neither the consent of the boy nor the girl is taken for marriage. Boys are taken hostage by kidnapping or coaxing and then married to a girl as per customs and traditions. In this, the wishes of the boy and girl, who become bride and groom, have no importance. Key Points
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Separation settlement: Raymond's Gautam Singhania and wife Nawaz Modi seek legal advice on alimony rights
While Singhania is a Hindu, Nawaz is a Parsi. Thus, their marriage was solemnised under provisions of the Special marriage Act, 1954. Vijaypat Singhania, Gautam's estranged father, has supported Nawaz and reportedly said she is entitled to half her husband's wealth under the Hindu marriage Act, 1955. Key Points
Economic TimesI'm in a same-sex marriage and feel unsafe starting a family in the US
Mrigaa Sethi had to leave the US after her visa was denied. Now, she's returning with her American wife and is anxious about their safety. Key Points
Insidermarriage as institution precedes state — SC's majority view on same-sex marriage
SC’s majority bench unanimously rejected central govt’s submission that queerness is an urban and elitist concept’. However, the court also ruled out a civil union for such couples. Key Points
ThePrintHow legal battle on same-sex marriage unfolded over the yrs — petitioners' cases to govt's objections
Through court hearings, an insight into LGBTQ+ community’s struggle for equal rights. Petitions challenge provisions of Special marriage Act, Hindu marriage Act & Foreign marriage Act. Key Points
ThePrintUnderstanding the chronology of the same-sex marriage case reaching India’s top courtroom
The Supreme Court of India is set to deliver its decision on the legal recognition of same-sex marriages, a ruling that could have significant implications for LGBTQ rights in the country. The case follows a 2018 judgement that overturned a ban on gay sex. The court has consolidated similar cases and scheduled a hearing for March 2023. The government has opposed legalizing same-sex marriage, but acknowledged the existence of other forms of marriages or unions. The court has directed that the proceedings be live-streamed. Key Points
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Hindu marriage not valid without ‘Saptapadi’, other ceremonies: Allahabad HC
The court said unless the marriage was celebrated or performed with proper ceremonies and due form, it could not be said to be ‘solemnized’. If the marriage was not a valid marriage, according to the law applicable to the parties, it was not a marriage in the eyes of law. The ‘Saptapadi’ ceremony under the Hindu law was one of the essential factors to constitute a valid marriage Key Points
Hindustan TimesCross-border love continues: Now Jodhpur man marries Pakistani woman virtually
A young man from Jodhpur married a woman from Pakistan in an online wedding, with the ceremony officiated by Qazis from both countries. The family decide to go for virtual marriage due to the complications in visa process. Key Points
India TodayWhen I took a solo road trip in a camper van, I realized I'm a lesbian. I then decided to end my marriage with my loving husband.
The writer decided to take a solo trip without her husband. On her van-life journey, she discovered that she was gay and needed to end her marriage. Key Points
Insider'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa' actress Suchitra Krishnamoorthi: 'Shekhar Kapur cheated on me, Preity Zinta doesn't exist for me'-Entertainment News , Firstpost
The actress revealed, 'I feel that my marriage to Shekhar Kapur was karma that I had to fulfil. Because when I met him I got obsessed.' Key Points
FirstpostEstonia becomes first central European country to allow same-sex marriage
In the largely secular Baltic country of 1.3 million, 53% of the population supported same-sex marriage in a 2023 poll by the Centre for Human Rights. | World News Key Points
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Vicky Kaushal describes his marriage to Katrina Kaif as ‘parantha weds pancakes’: ‘She loves the paranthas my mom makes’
Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif got married in 2021. In an interview, he said that love is the foundation of every relationship. Key Points
The Indian ExpressThe law on polygamy among religious groups in India
Polygamy is the practice of having more than one married spouse — wife or husband. The issue is governed both by personal laws and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Key Points
The Indian ExpressDivorce can be granted without waiting period: SC
India's Supreme Court can grant divorce in cases of "irretrievable breakdown" without sending the parties to a family court, according to a Constitution bench ruling. The decision, which grants legitimacy to a ground of separation beyond the 1955 Hindu marriage Act, was made to avoid encouraging matrimonial litigation, which can cause pain and suffering to both parties. The court can invoke its powers under Article 142 to dissolve marriages by mutual consent and set aside criminal proceedings, but a party cannot approach the high court or Supreme Court directly for divorce without first approaching a family court. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesSupreme Court same-sex marriage hearing: What is the Centre’s stance on the matter?
The Centre's arguments in the SC covered issues from privacy to personal laws. Here are the six key points it raised. Key Points
The Indian ExpressLet Parliament decide on same-sex marriage: government to SC
The bench had verbally observed that Parliament is empowered to legislate on the subject of marriage and divorce. The bench Wednesday also discussed the probable effect on intestate succession Act if the Special marriage Act, as demanded by the petitioners, was to be amended to legalise same-sex marriages. Key Points
Economic Times
Right to marry is not absolute, laws regulate marriage, government tells Supreme Court
Mr. Mehta said the lawmakers had “consciously omitted” LGBTQIA+ community from the purview of the Special marriage Act. Key Points
The HinduSame-sex marriage hearing | How far can the courts go, asks Supreme Court
Senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy, for petitioners, said the court need not wait for the Parliament to legislate to fill up a vacuum. The provisions of the Special marriage Act, insofar as they do not recognise same sex marriages, were unconstitutional. The court could act as the ‘north star’. Key Points
The HinduSC implicitly contemplated ‘stable, marriage-like relationships’ between same-sex persons while decriminalising homosexuality
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has said the moment the Supreme Court gave a “rainbow of hope” to the LGBTQIA+ community by decriminalising homosexuality in 2018, it had implicitly contemplated that “stable, marriage-like relationships” could exist between same-sex persons who do not treat their bond as “chance encounters”. Key Points
The HinduSame-sex marriage hearing LIVE | Need to redefine evolving notion of marriage, says CJI Chandrachud
A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court will continue its hearing of the petitions seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriage in India for the third day today. The petitioners are seeking the provisions of the Special marriage Act, 1954, to read marriage as between “spouse” instead of “man and woman", arguing that the different ages for the two sides - 18 and 21 - can be solved since there is already a bill to increase the age from 18 to 21 for both parties. The Centre's argument, on the other hand, is that the subject should be decided in Parliament, rather than the courts. On Wednesday, the second day of the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, filed a fresh affidavit, asking the apex court to make all the states and Union Territories in the country a party to the ongoing proceedings. Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, who is representing the petitioners, told the bench that the LGBT community wants "real rights in day-to-day life". He, along with Senior Advocate Abhishek Singhvi, trashed the Centre's charge that the petitions before the court reflect "urban elitist views for the purpose of social acceptance" and said terming it as such ignores the struggles of the LGBT community. The petitioners told the court that legal recognition of same-sex marriage will provide non-heterosexual couples with the benefits that are generally accorded to others, including the Gratuity Act, Pension Act, tax benefits, among others. For now, the five-judge bench expressed their wish to "steer clear of personal laws" and confine the current arguments within the ambit of the Special marriage Act. Stay tuned with indiatoday.in for all the live updates on today's proceedings. Key Points
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