<h5>What did the Supreme Court say regarding same-sex marriage?</h5><p>On 17th October 2023, a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court (SC), led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, ruled against legalising <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.newsahoot.com/articles/children-of-samesex-parents-well-adjusted-study-finds">same-sex marriage</a>. The SC said that the present law does not recognise same-sex marriage. It is up to the Parliament to make laws that allow this.</p><p>In May 2023, the five-judge bench had reserved its decision regarding this case. The verdict is finally out now. The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.newsahoot.com/articles/what-does-lgbtq-stand-for">LGBTQ community</a> and its allies are sad to hear this decision. However, the Supreme Court did make certain decisions in their favour.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/supreme-court-verdict-on-same-sex-marriage-in-india%2FFive%20judges.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=491f81fd-cffb-4e0b-85e9-16bf895ee5f3&amp;_gl=1*1jhpp0j*_ga*MTIzNjQ0ODg2NS4xNjgzNzk5MjMy*_ga_CW55HF8NVT*MTY5NzYyMjkwMy4yNTguMS4xNjk3NjI0MDU5LjUyLjAuMA.."><figcaption>The five-judge bench that took the decision. Photo by Law Today.</figcaption></figure><h5>What decisions will favour the LGBTQ community?</h5><p>All five judges agreed that a committee should be formed to study the rights of people in same-sex unions without legally recognising their union as a “marriage.” The judges also said that LGBTQ couples do have the right to cohabit without fear of violence, interference, threats, etc.</p><p>The judges have asked that the committee look into various societal concerns of same-sex couples, like obtaining ration cards, pensions, etc. The bench said that challenges faced by LGBTQ couples in receiving basic services are discriminatory, and such issues must be looked into.</p><p>However, there was another sad verdict. The SC also ruled that non-heterosexual couples cannot adopt a child together. The CJI, however, spoke out against this decision and said that it must not be assumed that only heterosexual married couples can be good parents. However, the majority decided against the adoption policy, so nothing could be done.</p><h5>What did we learn from this article?</h5><p>The decision regarding adoption and same-sex marriage will hurt the LGBTQ community. It's sad to see hurdles put in the way of love. Same-sex marriage is a celebration of true love, much like any other marriage. It is about accepting all forms of love to create an equal and beautiful society.</p><p>Nonetheless, there is some hope. Many Indians are showing their support for the LGBTQ community. It is our job to make our society more open, welcoming, and accepting. People from the LGBTQ community should not be discriminated against, as it is wrong. Everyone should have equal rights, regardless of who they are and who they love.</p>

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