Supreme Court refuses to reconsider order rejecting legality to same-sex marriage

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The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain review petitions challenging its landmark decision rejecting legal recognition to same-sex marriages in India.

In a judgment delivered earlier, the top court held that there was no constitutional basis to grant legal sanction to same-sex unions, a stance that sparked widespread debate and disappointment among LGBTQIA+ activists and allies.

In its latest ruling, the court stated that there was "no error apparent on the face of the record" in its earlier judgment. The bench emphasised that the views expressed in the original verdict were in accordance with the law and required no further interference.

Consequently, all review petitions seeking a reconsideration of the decision were dismissed, reinforcing the court’s earlier stance. A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai, Surya Kant, BV Nagarathna, PS Narasimha and Dipankar Datta reviewed the pleas in the chambers and there wasn't a hearing in the open court.