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After a four-year hiatus, the Mumbai Pride March made its much-awaited return to the city on February 3rd. The event saw participants marching through Gamdevi in South Mumbai, rallying for the recognition and advancement of queer rights in India.
The parade, as reported by Free Press Journal, anticipated the attendance...
In a landmark decision, India's Supreme Court is poised to unveil its verdict on the nation's legal recognition of same-sex marriage.
The eagerly awaited announcement, which could have a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals and couples, is set to be announced any time now.
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Royal Family Member and LGBTQIA Activist Pushes for Same-Sex Marriage Rights in India
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LGBTQ+ activist and "gay prince" Manavendrasinh Gohil has called on the Indian government to legalise same-sex marriage in the country.
Speaking at a press conference in Rajkot, Gohil, known as the "gay prince" due to his royal background, emphasised the need for LGBTQ+ couples to have equal rights and legal...
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LGBTQ+ Activists Hopeful as India’s Supreme Court Hears Final Arguments on Legalising Same-Sex Marriage
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India's Supreme Court is set to begin hearing final arguments on several petitions seeking to legalise same-sex marriage. This decision could make India the 35th country to legalise same-sex unions.
The hearing and debate, which will be "live-streamed in public interest," according to the court, is expected to be lively,...
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Indian Government Submits Opposition To Same-Sex Marriage Ahead Of Supreme Court Hearing
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The Indian government has submitted a 56-Page letter of opposition against same-sex marriage ahead of a supreme court hearing to recognise the unions.
The Indian Supreme Court, which is set to start its hearing on legalising same-sex marriage today (Monday, the 13th of March), will also hear from the four...
Thousands have turned out in protest of India’s same-sex marriage rights, calling on the nation’s government to move forward and recognise same-sex marriage.
Over 2,000 members of India’s LGBTQ+ community and allies took part in the Delhi Queer Pride March, which returned after a three-year hiatus due to Covid.
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India’s First Openly Lesbian Athlete Now Facing Rejection From Her Family
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Dutee Chand who became India’s first openly LGBTI athlete has revealed that following coming-out her sister is threatening to expel her from their family.
23-year-old Chand, who broke ground by coming out as an LGBTI athlete following India’s historic recent decriminalisation of homosexuality, explained that she is in a relationship, however, her...