same-sex marriage

Thailand Becomes Third Asian Nation To Recognize Same-Sex Marriage

Thailand has officially embraced marriage equality, with the landmark bill allowing same-sex couples to legally wed being published in the Royal Gazette. Following the endorsement of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, the law will take effect in 120 days, enabling LGBTQ couples to register their marriages starting in January 2025. This positions...

Supreme Court Delays Decision on Same-Sex Marriage Review Petitions After Justice Khanna Recusal

The Supreme Court of India has put the review petitions on hold in the same-sex marriage case of high profile after one of the judges, Sanjiv Khanna recued himself due to personal reasons. The court was preparing for several petitions against its October 17, 2023 verdict that refused the recognition...

Thailand Passes Landmark Bill To Recognize Same-Sex Marriage, First In Southeast Asia

Thailand's Senate has passed a historic marriage equality bill, positioning the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriages. This landmark decision was reported by Al Jazeera. The bill was approved in its final reading on Tuesday with a significant majority, receiving 130 votes in favour,...

Marriage in Hinduism is ‘Sanskar’: RSS backs Centre’s stand against same-sex marriage

In the midst of the country's ongoing debate over same-sex marriage, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh stated on Tuesday that marriage is a 'Sanskar' in Hindu life that is not for enjoyment or contract but for social good. This follows the Centre's affidavit in which it argued that living together as...

Centre in SC opposes same-sex marriage plea, cites “Indian family unit concept”

The Centre has filed an affidavit opposing the petition for legal recognition of same-sex marriage, claiming that living together as partners by same-sex individuals, which is now legal, is not comparable with the Indian family unit and that they are clearly distinct classes that cannot be treated equally. The Centre...