Even the minority opinion privileged a 'marriage-lite' version of queer union instead of upholding relational equality

October saw the marriage equality judgement, revival of seven-judge benches, Justice Bhat’s retirement and more

The marriage rights of sexual minorities involve a polycentric dispute that falls squarely within the legislative domain

The Court undertook a selective reading of its own jurisprudence while upholding the constitutionality of the Special Marriage Act

15% of dissents by a Chief Justice in a Constitution Bench were in the last two years alone. What does this mean?

A five-judge bench rejected the plea for queer persons right to marry in India. What did the Court say?

The Court directed the Union and state governments to ensure that queer persons are protected from violence and discrimination

The petitioners concluded their rejoinder arguments and the Bench reserved judgement.

The respondents reiterated that Parliament was the only competent authority to recognise marriage equality.

As the focus of the Marriage Equality hearings shifts to the ancillary rights of marriage, SCO examines the way forward.

The SC’s decision to leave out personal laws from the scope of challenge in the marriage equality case presents an interesting conundrum.

DESK BRIEF: How is the SC managing hearing time in the marriage equality case?