Supriyo Chakraborty vs. Union Of India 2023: LGBTQ+ Rights and the Special Marriage Act
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Case | Supriyo Chakraborty vs. Union Of India Case 2023 |
| Challenged Act | Special Marriage Act, 1954 |
| Issue Raised | Exclusion of same-sex marriages, citing violation of Article 14 (Right to Equality) |
| Supreme Court Ruling | Upheld exclusion of same-sex marriages under the Special Marriage Act |
| Government Action | Formation of a committee to address LGBTQ+ community concerns without legal recognition of same-sex marriages |
| Committee Chairperson | Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba |
| Committee Convenor | Social Justice and Empowerment Secretary Saurabh Garg |
| Committee Members | Representatives from Ministries of Home Affairs, Women and Child Development, Health and Family Welfare, Law and Justice |
| Committee Mandate | Recommend measures to eliminate discrimination, ensure equal access to goods and services, enhance safety, prevent involuntary medical interventions, address social welfare disparities, and tackle other relevant issues |