Same-Sex Marriages: Supreme Court Says No Govt Data To Show It Is 'Urban-Elitist’ Concept
The Centre has earlier argued before the Supreme Court that the demand for same-sex marriage is a "mere urban elitist'' concept for the purpose of social acceptance."
Apr 19, 2023, 19:40 PM IST
SC refers same-sex marriage issue to 5-judge bench
There was a hearing in the Supreme Court on the gay marriage case today and the SC said in this matter that now the next hearing will be on April 18. Whose live streaming will also be done.
Mar 13, 2023, 17:52 PM IST
Central Government News: Will gay marriage get legal recognition?
The Central Government has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court on a petition seeking recognition of same-sex marriage. The central government has opposed the recognition of gay marriage.
Mar 12, 2023, 15:22 PM IST
SC issues notice to Centre on pleas seeking recognition of same-sex marriage
Applicants in their plea for the recognition of same-sex marriage under the special marriage act mentioned that the non-recognition is violative of the right to equality and the right to life under articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution.
Nov 25, 2022, 14:48 PM IST
Gay couple enters into wedlock in Hyderabad, see pics
As the same sex marriages are not legally recognised in India, Supriyo and Abhay held a 'promising ceremony' to make their eight-year-long relationship official.
Dec 20, 2021, 11:46 AM IST
Dutch crown princess could marry woman and be queen, says Prime Minister Mark Rutte
"The government believes that the heir can also marry a person of the same sex," Rutte wrote in a letter to parliament.
Oct 13, 2021, 17:19 PM IST
US Supreme Court conservatives revive criticism of gay marriage ruling
The court turned away an appeal by Kim Davis, who had served as Rowan County clerk, of a lower court ruling that let the lawsuits accusing her of violating the constitutional rights of the couples proceed.
Oct 06, 2020, 09:45 AM IST
Supreme Court to hear pleas on homosexuality from today; rejects govt's plea to defer it
The apex court had in 2013 had restored the criminality of the sexual relationship between persons of the same sex, after the Delhi High Court' had decriminalised it in 2009.
Jul 10, 2018, 06:09 AM IST
Australian voters endorse same-sex marriage, celebrations across country
Celebrations swept across Australia Wednesday as voters emphatically endorsed same-sex marriage.
Nov 15, 2017, 23:46 PM IST
Australians decisively vote 'yes' to same-sex marriage
Australians decisively vote 'yes' to same-sex marriage
Nov 15, 2017, 13:40 PM IST
Australians decisively support same-sex marriage
Australians have voted in favour of legalising same-sex marriage in a historic non-binding poll.
Nov 15, 2017, 07:47 AM IST
Australian court dismisses challenge to gay marriage postal vote
Australia's High Court today threw out two challenges to a planned same-sex marriage postal vote, paving the way for a national survey on whether such unions should be legalised.
Sep 07, 2017, 11:20 AM IST
Gay marriage only matter of time in Northern Ireland: Irish PM
The Republic of Ireland, a traditionally Catholic country, voted to allow same-sex marriage in a historic referendum in 2015.
Aug 05, 2017, 17:22 PM IST
German parliament paves way for gay marriage vote Friday
All other political parties hold the same view, leaving Merkel`s party opposed along with the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Jun 28, 2017, 15:03 PM IST
German SPD wants gay marriage after September election
Germany`s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is making legalisation of gay marriage a condition for its participation in any coalition government after September`s national election, party Secretary General Hubertus Heil said.
Jun 23, 2017, 14:50 PM IST
Taiwan court rules in favour of gay marriage in Asia first
Hundreds of gay marriage supporters gathered outside parliament in central Taipei erupted.
May 24, 2017, 16:26 PM IST
Taiwan to make landmark gay marriage ruling
Conservative and religious groups in Taiwan says that gay marriage would destroy family values.
May 24, 2017, 10:02 AM IST
Australian Senate rejects public vote on gay marriage
Australia's Senate has rejected a government plan to hold a public vote on recognizing gay marriage.
Nov 08, 2016, 06:17 AM IST
Homophobia up in Mexico after gay marriage push: NGO
Alejandro Brito, head of the Citizen Commission against Homophonic Hate Crimes, said there was a "defamation campaign" against gays.
Jul 13, 2016, 04:12 AM IST
Scottish church takes first step to gay marriage
The Scottish Episcopal Church on Friday became the first Anglican Church branch in Britain to take a step towards allowing gay marriage in church.
Jun 10, 2016, 23:13 PM IST