India’s Supreme Court Refuses to Legalize Same-sex Marriage

India’s Supreme Court Refuses to Legalize Same-sex Marriage

Advertisement India’s top court on Tuesday refused to legalize same-sex marriages, passing the responsibility back to Parliament in a ruling that disappointed campaigners for LGBTQ+ rights in the world’s most populous country. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud also urged the government to uphold the rights of the queer community and end discrimination against them. Earlier this … Read more

India’s Proposed New Penal Code Fails to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights 

India’s Proposed New Penal Code Fails to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights 

Advertisement In the annals of legal history, certain moments stand out as pivotal junctures that shape the course of a nation’s legal framework. The year 1833 saw one such turning point, when the British Parliament enacted the Charter Act, heralding the establishment of a Law Commission in India to consolidate and codify Indian laws. As … Read more