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Same-Sex Marriage in India

Courtesy/By: Kadam Hans  |  30 Apr 2023     Views:2608

Same-sex marriage is still not legally recognized in India, and same-sex couples do not have the same legal rights as heterosexual couples. However, there have been significant efforts in recent years to change this, and there is growing support for legalizing same-sex marriage in the country.

India has a long history of same-sex relationships, which have been documented in various texts and artifacts from ancient times. However, homosexuality was criminalized in India under British colonial rule, and this law remained in place after India gained independence in 1947. The law, known as Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, made any sexual activity "against the order of nature" punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

In 2018, the Indian Supreme Court struck down Section 377, decriminalizing homosexuality and recognizing the right of individuals to engage in consensual sexual relationships regardless of their sexual orientation. This was a significant victory for the LGBTQ+ community in India, but same-sex marriage is still not legal.

There have been several attempts to legalize same-sex marriage in India, both in the courts and in parliament. In 2019, a bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of parliament, that would have legalized same-sex marriage and provided legal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals. However, the bill was not passed, and it is unclear when or if it will be reintroduced.

Despite the lack of legal recognition, there have been several instances of same-sex couples getting married in India, often in private ceremonies or with the support of their families and communities. In 2017, for example, two women from Kerala got married in a traditional Hindu ceremony, which was widely covered by the media and received support from many quarters.

However, same-sex couples in India still face significant legal and social challenges. They are not recognized as legal spouses and do not have access to the same rights and benefits as heterosexual couples, such as inheritance rights, tax benefits, and spousal benefits under employee benefit plans. They also face discrimination and harassment in various forms, both from individuals and institutions such as the police and the healthcare system.

Despite these challenges, there is growing support for legalizing same-sex marriage in India. LGBTQ+ rights organizations, civil society groups, and progressive politicians are all advocating for this, and there is a growing recognition of the need to provide equal rights and protections to all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation.

In conclusion, same-sex marriage is not yet legal in India, but a growing movement exists to change this. The decriminalization of homosexuality in 2018 was a significant step forward, but there is still a long way to go to ensure that LGBTQ+ individuals are treated equally under the law. As more and more people speak out in support of same-sex marriage, it is hoped that India will soon join the growing number of countries around the world that have recognized the rights of same-sex couples to marry and enjoy equal legal protections.

 
 
 

Courtesy/By: Kadam Hans  |  30 Apr 2023     Views:2608

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