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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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Very low voter turnout in six districts of eastern Nagaland amid shutdown over statehood demand
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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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: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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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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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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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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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Aman loses in semi-final as Indian men fail to win Paris quotas
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Shooting, Indian Olympic trials: Esha Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat lead in respective 25m pistol events
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game