Lgbt Rights
-
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.
Scroll Staff
-
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.
Scroll Staff
-
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.
Scroll Staff
Trending
-
The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
-
The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
-
BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
-
Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
-
For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
-
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.
Vineet Bhalla
-
‘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.
Scroll Staff
-
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.
Scroll Staff
Video
-
Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
-
Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
-
Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
-
Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
-
Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
-
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.
Scroll Staff
-
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.
Scroll Staff
-
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.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
-
Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
-
‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
-
In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
-
Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
-
Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
-
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.
Scroll Staff
-
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.
Scroll Staff
-
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.
Scroll Staff
The Field
-
Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
-
Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
-
Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
-
IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
-
Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship