There May Be a Silver Lining in the Supreme Court’s Marriage Equality Judgement

type

Op-ed

source publication

The Wire

Abstract

The Indian Supreme Court's recent judgment denying marriage equality to queer couples has disappointed India's queer community by affirming that only heterosexual marriages are legally valid. However, the minority opinions in the judgment suggest the possibility of re-imagining matrimonial entitlements such as succession rights and adoption beyond the institution of marriage. This opens up new avenues for legal recognition and rights for queer couples.

Year

12-4-2023

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