Watching couples who've built a life together for a decade still denied the simple legal recognition every straight couple takes for granted is heartbreaking. Love shouldn't need the government's permission based on who you happen to love.
The Supreme Court's 2023 verdict explicitly left the decision to Parliament, noting marriage is a statutory matter under existing law like the Special Marriage Act, not a constitutional right the judiciary could unilaterally extend without legislative action.
Is it okay for Indian parents to choose their children's career and spouse?
Should India's Hindu nationalist policies hurt secular democracy?
