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The Supreme Court of India is set to announce its decision regarding the legal recognition of same-sex marriages, a landmark ruling with the capacity to ignite significant transformations within the nation...
March 12, 2023: The Centre filed an affidavit in apex court opposing the legal validation of same-sex marriage, saying it would cause a complete havoc with the delicate balance of personal laws and in accepted societal values..
April 1, 2023: Same-sex marriage is an assault on the family system and goes against the personal laws of all religions recognizing the concept of marriage between a man and a woman, said Muslim organisation Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind in an application opposing same-sex marriage applications in Supreme Court...
April 17, 2023: Terming the petitions seeking legal validation of same-sex marriage as one which reflect an "urban elitist" view, the Centre told the Supreme Court that recognition of marriage is essentially a legislative function which the courts should refrain from deciding...
May 3, 2023: The Centre told the court it would constitute a committee headed by the cabinet secretary to examine the administrative steps that could be taken for addressing "genuine humane concerns" of same-sex couples without going into the issue of legalising their marriage...
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