JUDGEMENT COMMENT: SUPRIYO CHAKRABORTY & ANR V. UOI

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Authors: Saanjh  Inuganti
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Abstract

JUDGEMENT COMMENT: SUPRIYO CHAKRABORTY & ANR V. UOI Saanjh Inuganti, Third Year B.A.LL. B student of Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai (India) Download Manuscript doi.org/10.70183/lijdlr.2026.v04.48 The present article critically examines the landmark decision of the Supreme Court of India in Supriyo Chakraborty & Anr v. Union of India (2023), which addressed the The present article critically examines the landmark decision of the Supreme Court of India in Supriyo Chakraborty & Anr v. Union of India (2023), which addressed the question of legal recognition of same-sex marriages in India. The case arose from petitions filed by several same-sex couples seeking recognition of their unions under existing statutory frameworks, particularly the Special Marriage Act, 1954, the Foreign Marriage Act, 1969, and the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Family and Matrimonial Law Legal Cases and Commentary Judicial and Constitutional Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
LawFoyer International Journal of Doctrinal Legal Research.
Volume
4
Issue
1
Pages
1106–1124
Publication date
1 March 2026
Language
EN