'Why Will Law Not Allow Live-In Between Same-Sex Couples?' Court Asks Centre
The Delhi High Court questioned the Centre for its year-long delay in responding to a petition seeking recognition of same-sex couples for medical consent. The court orally observed that if live-in relationships are recognized for heterosexual couples, they should also be for same-sex partners, highlighting the challenges faced by non-majority paths.
Why it matters
This case is crucial for advancing LGBTQ+ rights in India, potentially establishing legal recognition for same-sex live-in partners in critical situations like medical emergencies, and challenging existing discriminatory legal frameworks.
The Delhi High Court on Thursday questioned the Centre for its failure to respond, even after a year, to a petition seeking recognition of same-sex couples as medical representatives during medical treatment.The court orally observed that when people are allowed to enter into a live-in relationship with same-sex partners, then the authorities have to make changes in the rules accordingly."The law recognises a live-in relationship between a man and a woman. Why will it not allow a live-in relationship between a man and a man? "Whenever a person chooses a path which is not a path taken by the majority, they will be targeted or looked down upon; or not looked down upon, but will not be accepted.
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