Published by: Priyanka Deshpande
India’s Supreme Court on October 17, said queer couples cannot be discriminated against but it stopped short of codifying legal rights for marriage.
Though the apex court said no to same-sex marriage, it made some observations about LGBT rights. Take a look.
“There is no material on record to prove that only a married heterosexual couple can provide stability to a child.”
CJI DY Chandrachud
“The gender of a person is not the same as their sexuality.”
CJI DY Chandrachud
“Homosexuality or queerness is not an urban concept.”
CJI DY Chandrachud
“Choosing a life partner is an integral part of choosing one’s course of life.”
CJI DY Chandrachud
“All queer persons have the right to choose their partners. But State cannot be obligated to recognise the bouquet of rights flowing from such a union.”
Justice Ravindra Bhat
“Marriage as an institution precedes State. This implies that marriage structure exists regardless of the State.”
Justice Ravindra Bhat
“Non-heterosexual unions and heterosexual unions must be seen as both sides of the same coin.”
Justice SK Kaul