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A 3-2 majority of the Supreme Court of India refused to legalise marriage equality, holding that marriage was a statutory, and not constitutional, right. However, it unanimously urged Parliament and state legislatures to look into concerns faced by same-gender partners, such as in matters of inheritance, employment benefits, and opening of joint bank accounts. It also held that transgender people can marry under the current laws.

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[–] [email protected] 28 points 1 year ago

while the negative ruling is somewhat disappointing, the fact that the court is respecting the limits of their authority and doing things correctly is refreshing, and sets a good president.