The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a review petition challenging its landmark 2023 verdict on same-sex marriages. The bench, in its ruling, stated that it did not find any error in its previous judgment, thus upholding its decision to reject the legal recognition of same-sex marriages under the existing laws.
The review petition, filed by petitioners advocating for the legal recognition of same-sex marriages, had sought a re-examination of the Court's stance. However, the Supreme Court, in a unanimous order, maintained that the issues raised in the petition were already addressed in the original ruling and that no new arguments had been presented to warrant a change in the verdict.
In its 2023 ruling, the Supreme Court had decriminalized certain aspects of same-sex relationships but refrained from granting legal recognition to same-sex marriages, citing the need for parliamentary intervention to amend existing laws. This decision was met with mixed reactions, with LGBTQ+ activists calling for legislative reforms, while conservative groups supported the Court’s position.
The dismissal of the review petition has reignited debates on the legal recognition of same-sex marriages in India. While some legal experts argue that the matter should be taken up by Parliament, others are pushing for judicial reconsideration, citing evolving societal attitudes towards LGBTQ+ rights.
For now, the Supreme Court’s decision stands, with the legal status of same-sex marriages in India remaining unchanged. Advocates for LGBTQ+ rights have expressed disappointment, stating that the issue requires urgent attention to ensure equality and protection for same-sex couples in the country.
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