Let the same-sex marriage be recognized, a letter to the country's chief justice to parents

• April 26, 2023

More than 400 LGBTQIA parents have written to Supreme Court Chief Justice DY Chandrachud requesting recognition of same-sex marriage. They wrote that they want to see their children get legal marriage under the Special Marriage Act.

In today's fourth day of hearing on same-sex marriage in the Supreme Court, the lawyers for this group presented various arguments and asked for the recognition of such marriages. As their children fight in court to legalize same-sex marriage, parents have also rallied. A letter has been written to the Chief Justice on behalf of that group. Parents plead for marriage equality in India in a letter to Chief Justice Wrote, feeling the thoughts of children's life and sexuality, they accepted it. Now seeking legal validation of this marriage. The letter reads, "We sympathize with those who oppose such marriages. Because once many of us were on that side. But through education, discussion, and patience, we understand that our children's thoughts and feelings are correct. Those who oppose same-sex marriage today will one day join us."

Advocates for same-sex marriage presented their arguments today before a constitution bench headed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Lawyer Geeta Luthra said 12 countries of the G20 group have already recognized same-sex marriage. As a result, India should not be left behind.

Same-sex marriage is portrayed as an 'elite ideology' by the Modi government. During the hearing today, Justice Ravindra Bhat asked lawyer Meenakshi Guruswamy, if India has a lot of diversity. Are you representing everyone in this group? Maybe many are not being heard. Meenakshi replies those who want to join in the new definition of relationship will join. Those who do not want, need not come this way.

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