Lgbt Rights
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Courts cannot order counselling as means of changing sexual orientation of LGBTQ+ persons: SC
The Supreme Court issued the guidelines on a plea by a woman against a Kerala High Court order that had directed her partner to undergo counselling.
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Consider deed of familial association to protect rights of LGBT+ partners: Madras HC to Tamil Nadu
The judge noted that the Supreme Court had also recognised the right to choice of two persons to have a relationship.
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Same-sex marriages case: Review plea filed against Supreme Court’s verdict
The court had left the decision on their recognition to Parliament, ruling that there is no fundamental right to marriage.
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Trending
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Karnataka forms SIT to probe ‘obscene videos’ case allegedly involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Explainer: Why the Supreme Court refused to legalise same-sex marriages
The five-judge bench unanimously held that there is no fundamental right to marry. But it allowed transgender persons to marry under existing laws.
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‘We are second class citizens,’ say members of LGBTQ community on same sex marriage verdict
The Supreme Court Bar Association and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad have welcomed the judgement that says there is no fundamental right to marriage.
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Homosexuality is not an urban elitist concept: Top quotes from SC’s verdict on same-sex marriages
The chief justice said that queer persons should not face discrimination under the law.
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Video
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Supreme Court refuses to legalise same-sex marriages, says Parliament should decide
The chief justice said the court can neither strike down nor read words into the Special Marriage Act to include same-sex couples within the ambit of the law.
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Nepal Supreme Court orders registration of same-sex marriages
The Constitution of Nepal ensures the right to equality and right to marry any individual, the judge said.
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Indian-American LGBTQ group urges Narendra Modi to support equal rights
The statement came ahead of the Indian prime minister’s state visit to the Unite States beginning June 21.
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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Former Supreme Court judge Kurian Joseph says he is ‘100% against same-sex marriage’
He added that marriage is essentially a union between man and woman.
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Assam, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan oppose same-sex marriage
Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur and Sikkim said they will need more time to examine the issue.
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Most doctors consider homosexuality as a disorder, RSS affiliate tells Supreme Court
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud is hearing a batch of petitions seeking to legalise same-sex marriages.
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The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Laxita, Ekta clinch silver as India finish second in tournament
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team win gold; Deepika Kumari clinches silver
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beat Singapore to inch closer to quarter-finals
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India tour of Bangladesh: Focus on T20 World Cup preparation after moving on from last year’s drama
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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants