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A Bridge too Far?

- May 19, 2022

By Tahir Mahmood The ...

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The Delhi High Court on Tuesday expressed discontentment with certain “highly objectionable comments” made by the Centre in its affidavit opposing the demand live-streaming of proceedings in case pertaining to the demand for recognition of same-sex marriage in the country.

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Supreme Court issues noti...

- April 5, 2022

Supreme Court bench heard the plea filed by Madhya Bharat Arya Pratinidhi Sabha and stayed on Madhya Pradesh High Court wherein the court directed the Arya Samaj to solemnise the marriages in accordance with the provisions of the Special Marriage Act, 1954.

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Kerala HC directs officer...

- March 27, 2021

The bench while referring High Court's judgement held that there is no prohibition under the Special Marriage Act for solemnization of the marriage between an Indian citizen and a foreign citizen.

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Decriminalizing homosexua...

- March 4, 2021

The centre has sought dismissal of pleas to recognise same-sex marriages under the Special Marriage Act.

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Delhi HC defers petitions...

- February 25, 2021

A division bench of the high court preside boer Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh adjourned the matter for further hearing on April 20.

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