Supreme Court orders govt to protect queer rights, sensitise public. Check list of directives

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DY Chandrachud. Justice Chandrachud and Justice Kaul supported all the rights for queer community, but their stance was overruled by the majority judgment given by the other three judges: Justice Bhatt, Justice Hima Kholi, and Justice Narisimbha.

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, who was pronouncing its verdict on 21 pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriages, said the court can't make law but only interpret it and it is for Parliament to change the Special Marriage Act. The top court, however, recognised equal rights for queer people and their protection, while calling for sensitisation of the general public so they don't face discrimination.

The apex court, while passing four separate verdicts, was unanimous in holding that there is "no unqualified right" to marriage, and same-sex couples can't claim it as a fundamental right under the Constitution. The Supreme Court directed the government-formed committee to examine matters related to these rights.