Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Reply On Transfer Of Pleas On Same-Sex Marriage

The Supreme Court on November 25 taken note of two pleas by two gay couples seeking enforcement of their right to marry

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Centre to two pleas seeking transfer to the apex court the petitions pending in the Delhi High Court seeking directions to recognise same-sex marriages.

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha took note of the submissions of senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy that the pleas relate to the fundamental right to equality.

“Issue notice,” the bench said.

The bench was hearing separate transfer petitions filed by Kavita Arora and Nibedita Dutta.