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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?

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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?
  1. Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty & Abhay Dang v. Union of India
  2. Indian Young Lawyers Association vs The State Of Kerala
  3. Naz Foundation v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
  4. Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India

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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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