Same-Sex Marriage Verdict: Top 5 Important Highlights To Know


By Anshika Verma17, Oct 2023 02:02 PMjagranjosh.com

Unmarried and Queer couples can adopt a child

October 17, 2023 The Supreme Court of India declared that unmarried and queer couples are eligible to adopt a child jointly at the hearing. Tap to know more about the Supreme Court's decision!

Same-Sex Marriage Verdict

The assumption that only ‘heterosexual married couples can be good parents’ is erroneous and discriminatory, according to a five-member Constitution Bench chaired by DY Chandrachud.

D.Y. Chandrachud - Historic Decision

According to sources, since May 11, the case was pending. Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S. Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli, and PS Narasimha make up the other four members of the Constitution Bench.

Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)

The court's decision invalidated CARA rules that prohibited LGBT and unmarried couples from adopting children. The (CARA) is a legal division of the Indian government's Ministry of Women & Child Development.

Decision on transgender’s marriage

The rights of those who identify as transgender were further acknowledged when Chief Justice Chandrachud made it clear that a transgender male and female could marry.

Recommendation by parliamentary committee

Recommendation made by the parliamentary standing committee that the juvenile justice act and the Hindu adoptions and maintenance act be harmonised to create a uniform and thorough adoption law.

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