In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court decline to recognise a right of same-sex couples to marry?
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In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court decline to recognise a right of same-sex couples to marry?
- Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty & Abhay Dang v. Union of India
- Indian Young Lawyers Association vs The State Of Kerala
- Naz Foundation v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
- Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty & Abhay Dang v. Union of India
In Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty v. Union of India (Oct 2023) a Constitution Bench declined to recognise a right to marry for same-sex couples, leaving it to Parliament. Navtej Johar and Naz Foundation dealt with Section 377; Indian Young Lawyers dealt with Sabarimala.
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