Next hearing of the same-sex marriage issue fixed for May 3, 2023,

Today, while fixing the date of May 3, 2023, for the next hearing of the same-sex marriage recognition case Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said that “the apex Court is dealing with a ‘very complex subject’ which has a profound social impact.” For the sixth day, the Constitution bench was hearing the matter. The other judges of the Constitution bench including Justice S Ravindra Bhat, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice Hima Kohli, and Justice PS Narasimha were hearing a batch of petitions regarding the recognition of queer marriages. While hearing the arguments, various issues were raised in relation to adoption, and LGBTQIA rights. The matter now will be resumed as mentioned by CJI on Wednesday (May 3, 2023).

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