Even if the Supreme Court legalises same-sex marriage, it will take a long time to amend succession and inheritance laws
The real issue is ‘acceptance’. In a society like India, where same-sex relationships are looked down upon, forcing acceptance from the government or the judiciary is of little consequence.
Despite a wave of change, same-sex marriages are considered an aberration in many societies, and it will require many more efforts from the LGBT community to get the right to live in a same-sex marriage in their respective...
If granted, recognition of same-sex marriage is paramount to entitlement of certain consequential rights that are typically enjoyed by married persons, but it creates new problems, particularly in succession and inheritance,...
The couple reportedly held a wedding ceremony in 2019 but were unable to register their marriage as same-sex marriage is still illegal in South Korea
What is a relationship? Is it just about sex and physical intimacy? Or is it about emotional sharing? Or does caring for each other form the core of a relationship?
Love is love, and it is beyond any caste, creed, religion or geographical location. That the list should also include gender is what many people believe in, and they are also stressing and fighting for legalising same-sex...
Since a 2014 judgment by the Supreme Court, transpeople have been legally recognised. But discrimination and abuse persist.
She chose acamedic pursuit to escape the crushing social stigma. Today, she helps others like her stand up on their feet
Recent remarks by Indian courts, albeit mere observations, could open the doors for queer families to challenge the laws that prevent the achievement of equal...
Across the world, countries have begun to recognise and legally protect universal laws for the LGBT community. But there is a lurking fear that many of the ...
In the light of a recent judgment, where the Supreme Court observed that family benefits must extend to same-sex couples and other atypical households, Outlook...
Amid positive changes in the legal landscape for the LGBTQIA+ community, a lesbian woman wonders why she still needs to travel abroad to get her same-sex...
The advocacy group Marriage For All Japan said the ruling is 'very disappointing and disappointing' and that they would appeal it in a higher court.
Switzerland Parliament and the governing Federal Council also supported the 'Marriage For All' measure. The country is traditionally conservative and only...
During interrogation, Sumit Kumar confessed to police that he stabbed his father to death for establishing a same-sex relationship with another man,which in...
A colourful crowd walked through central Sarajevo carrying rainbow flags. The march was held under heavy security after hundreds of police had sealed off the...