Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

disneylegend t1_j0y2kzy wrote

Same-sex marriage is illegal in India?!

−10

Time-Opportunity-436 t1_j0y6yt1 wrote

It's not illegal per se. You cannot be jailed for that. In fact, you could be, because of a British colonial law that criminalised it, which was scrapped by India a few years later.

It's just that it was not recognised, but now Supreme Court has directed the govt to do so.

22

Irritatedtrack t1_j0ya59u wrote

It’s exactly like the US. Thankfully the Biden Admin codified the Marriages act protecting Same Sex marriage. In India, it’s not illegal, but not recognized under common law marriage.

11

DiMpLe_dolL003 t1_j0ytib8 wrote

You can get married with the same sex but it won't be recognised by government as in you won't get the spousal rights etc.

11

GayIconOfIndia t1_j10zjzl wrote

It’s not illegal. It’s unrecognised. So, I can go to a temple and get married or organise a marriage ceremony outside and get married. However, it won’t have legal recognition.

3