The LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual) community’s ability to form relationships will still be unaffected by the ruling, the court has stated.
Source: Zoom News
While the Union Government has resolved to organise a committee to discuss the rights and entitlements of those in queer relationships, the SC has urged the Center, states, and union territories to guarantee that the community is not subjected to discrimination. As was to be expected, the divisive issue led to dissent among the judges on certain points. Judge S. Ravindra Bhat stated that since there is no constitutional right to marry or legal recognition of partnerships between non-heterosexual couples, the court cannot impose any obligations on the State.
Justice Bhat claimed that the SMA was passed only to permit heterosexual weddings, but Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul disagreed. According to Justice Kaul, legal recognition of non-heterosexual unions is a step towards marriage equality.
Source: India Today
Regarding the ability of homosexual couples to adopt children, there was considerable disagreement. Even if same-sex couples are still not legally allowed to marry, the majority decision has highlighted how important it is to shield them from prejudice, abuse, and ridicule. State and federal governments must play a major role in educating the public about the rights of this marginalised group in society. Additionally, the legislature is in charge of establishing legal guidelines for LGBT partnerships. It will eventually become clear whether legislators are genuinely interested in empowering the LGBTQIA+ community.
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