How Centre's Top Lawyer Responded To Verdict In Same-Sex Marriage Case
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Tushar Mehta, appearing for the centre, had opposed the petitions seeking legal status for same-sex marriages on behalf of the centre.
Welcoming the Supreme Court's judgment on marriage equality, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta said the verdict "balances the interests of individuals with the interests of a civilised society".
Mr Mehta, the second most senior government lawyer, had opposed the petitions seeking legal status for same-sex marriages on behalf of the centre.
The Supreme Court today stopped short of legalising same-sex marriages, but stressed that an individual's right to enter into a union cannot be restricted on the basis of sexual orientation. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud pointed out that a failure to recognise queer relationships will lead to discrimination, but added that the court must be careful not to enter the legislative domain.
