Same-sex marriage: SC left it to House, with note against ‘inactivity’

The Supreme Court justices had contrasting views on the institution of marriage in their verdict on the LGBTQIA community’s plea for the right to marry. Chief Justice Chandrachud argued that marriage should be regulated by the state to ensure democratic benefits for both partners, while Justice Bhat emphasized that the courts should not determine the legitimacy of marriages or civil unions. Chief Justice Chandrachud highlighted that state regulation of marriage promotes social order and equal living.