In India, the issue of same-sex marriage is currently being examined by the Supreme Court. The Court is considering whether same-sex couples should be granted the same rights as heterosexual couples when it comes to marriage and related issues. The hearing is expected to have far-reaching consequences for the LGBTQ+ community in India.
Globally, the status of same-sex marriages varies from country to country. As of 2021, 30 countries have legalized same-sex marriage, including Canada, the United States, Germany, and Argentina. Other countries, such as Australia, have legalized same-sex marriage at the federal level but allow individual states to opt out.
However, in many countries, same-sex marriage is not recognized or is actively prohibited. In countries such as Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Iran, same-sex relationships are illegal and can be punished with imprisonment or even death. In other countries, such as Nigeria and Uganda, same-sex relationships are illegal but are not punishable by death.
Despite the legal obstacles, same-sex couples around the world continue to fight for their right to marry and receive equal treatment under the law. In some countries, such as Taiwan and South Africa, same-sex marriage was legalized through court decisions or legislative action. In other countries, such as Brazil and Mexico, same-sex couples have been able to marry through a patchwork of state-level court rulings.
As the issue of same-sex marriage continues to be debated and examined in various countries, the global trend is clear: more and more countries are recognizing the rights of same-sex couples to marry and receive equal treatment under the law. The Supreme Court’s examination of the issue in India is just the latest example of this ongoing struggle for equality and justice
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As SC examines the issue, a look at the status of same-sex marriages globally
By tirupatinews
