India's Supreme Court Declines to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage, Defers to Parliament

• India's Supreme Court unanimously ruled that legalizing same-sex marriage is the responsibility of Parliament, not the courts.
• The court urged the government to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals and couples and end discrimination against them.
• LGBTQ+ activists expressed disappointment but hope the ruling keeps the door open for future progress on marriage equality.
• The court accepted the government's proposal to form a panel that will explore granting certain rights and benefits to same-sex couples.
• Taiwan and Nepal remain the only two jurisdictions in Asia that currently recognize same-sex marriage.

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