Supreme Court Dismisses Review Petitions Against Same-Sex Marriage Judgment

Summary

In this video, Arjit from Study IQ discusses the Supreme Court's recent dismissal of a review petition challenging the 2023 judgment on same-sex marriage. The court reaffirmed its previous stance that same-sex marriages cannot be legalized in India without changes to the law, a matter for the legislature, not the judiciary. Arjit explains the decision-making process, the composition of the bench, and the review petition's arguments. Additionally, he highlights an upcoming judicial preparation batch starting on January 15, 2025, for those preparing for state judiciary exams.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Supreme Court of India dismissed the review petition challenging its 2023 judgment on same-sex marriage.
• 😀 A five-judge bench, including Justices BR Gavai, Suryakant, BV Nagarathna, PS Narasimha, and Dipankar Dutta, heard the review petition.
• 😀 The review petition argued that the original judgment failed to provide legal rights for same-sex couples, but the Supreme Court disagreed.
• 😀 The Supreme Court found no errors in its 2023 decision and reaffirmed that legalizing same-sex marriage would require changes to Indian law, which only the legislature can make.
• 😀 The judgment clarified that there is no fundamental right to marriage or adoption in India under the Constitution, but individuals can choose whom to marry.
• 😀 The Court acknowledged the discrimination faced by same-sex couples but did not extend marriage or adoption rights to them.
• 😀 The Supreme Court recommended that the government create a committee to address the legal rights of same-sex couples, such as joint bank accounts and insurance policies.
• 😀 In its 2023 decision, the Court also emphasized the importance of protecting same-sex couples from harassment or violence.
• 😀 The speaker highlighted the launch of the 'Eklavya Batch' for state judicial exam preparation, starting on January 15th, 2025.
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Q & A

What was the main subject discussed in the video?

The video discussed the recent Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage and the review petition filed against the judgment.

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the review petition?

The Supreme Court dismissed the review petition and upheld its 2023 judgment on same-sex marriage, stating that there was no need to revisit the decision.

Why was the review petition filed against the 2023 judgment?

The review petition was filed claiming that the Supreme Court's 2023 judgment on same-sex marriage was incorrect and failed to consider certain aspects.

Who were the members of the bench that delivered the decision on the review petition?

The bench consisted of five judges: Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice Suryakant, Justice B.V. Nagarthna, Justice P.S. Narasimha, and Justice Dipankar Dutta.

Why did the Supreme Court form a new bench for the review petition?

A new bench was formed because four of the original judges from the 2023 judgment had retired, leaving only Justice P.S. Narasimha from the original bench.

What did the Supreme Court say about the legal status of same-sex marriages in India?

The Supreme Court stated that same-sex marriage could not be legalized in India without changes to the existing laws, which could only be made by the legislature, not the judiciary.

What was the key argument raised in the review petition regarding fundamental rights?

The review petition argued that denying same-sex couples the right to marry and adopt children violated their fundamental rights, and that the Supreme Court should reconsider this issue.

What did the Supreme Court say about discrimination against same-sex couples in India?

The Supreme Court acknowledged that discrimination against same-sex couples exists but emphasized that the issue of legalizing same-sex marriage could only be addressed by the legislature, not the judiciary.

What did the Supreme Court suggest for addressing the rights of same-sex couples?

The Supreme Court recommended that the central government form a committee to look into the rights that could be granted to same-sex couples, such as the ability to open joint bank accounts and list partners on insurance policies.

What additional support did the Supreme Court suggest for same-sex couples facing harassment?

The Supreme Court highlighted that same-sex couples should not face harassment, discrimination, or violence, and urged the government to address these issues.