Lgbt Rights
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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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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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How Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina has created a climate of fear ahead of January’s poll
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Why caste divides Marathas as they rally for reservation
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Watch: Kathak dancers give unique spin to viral dance challenges, flaunting their intricate footwork
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‘Chamak’ review: Exquisite music is the biggest draw
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Rajasthan verdict in 30 charts: Poll was closer than results showed, Congress held on to vote share
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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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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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Video
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Watch: Three rare white lion cubs born in Venezuelan zoo
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‘This year baby Jesus is in rubble’: Nativity scene in Bethlehem church is in solidarity with Gaza
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Watch: Actor Ayushmann Khurrana joins viral ‘Moye Moye’ social media trend
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Watch: Mahouts inconsolable as they say goodbye to elephant Arjuna who died in the line of duty
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‘What is it that we should do?’: Comedian on fitness advice found online that only causes confusion
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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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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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The Reel
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‘The Archies’ review: A good-looking nostalgia piece
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‘Chamak’ review: Exquisite music is the biggest draw
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Watch: A full-length ‘Dunki’ trailer is out
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‘Kabuliwala’ trailer: Mithun Chakraborty stars in latest adaptation of the Rabindranath Tagore story
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ trailer: Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta star in slice-of-life comedy
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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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Nod to same-sex marriage may lead to demands to allow paedophilia, bestiality: Kerala church
Such unions were unnatural and did an injustice to the family system, the influential Syro-Malabar Church said.
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The Field
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England Tour of India: Sciver-Brunt, Wyatt lead visitors to victory in first T20I
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Pro Kabaddi League: Patna Pirates, UP Yoddhas record blowout victories in Ahmedabad
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mohun Bagan Super Giant snatch late draw against Odisha FC
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Sun setting on the Commonwealth Games: Is it time to say goodbye to the multi-sport event?
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WPL 2024: From Uma Chetry to Devika Vaidya, Indian players who can start bidding war at the auction