Supreme Court of India Rejects Review Petitions on Same-Sex Marriage Verdict

The court upheld its October 2023 ruling, reiterating that legal recognition of same-sex marriages falls under the purview of the legislature.

The Supreme Court dismissed review petitions challenging its October 2023 decision on same-sex marriage, citing no apparent errors in the judgment.
The original ruling, delivered by a 3-2 majority, stated that the Constitution does not guarantee an unqualified right to marriage for same-sex couples.
The court maintained that the recognition of same-sex marriages or civil unions is a legislative matter and not a judicial mandate.
Advocates for LGBTQIA+ rights criticized the judgment for failing to address discrimination and provide meaningful legal relief for queer couples.
The October 2023 decision also denied adoption rights to same-sex couples but affirmed the right of transpersons in heterosexual relationships to marry under current laws.