Supreme Court on Same-Sex Marriage Judgment: Judgment Discussion and Way Forward

The fight for LGBTQ+ rights in India has been a long and difficult one, and continues to be so.

Recently a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court ruled against the legal recognition of same-sex marriages in India and has placed it upon the Parliament and State governments to decide if queer unions can be legally recognised.

• Is the judgment against the principles of Article 21 of the Constitution?
• What arguments were made in favour of same sex marriage?
• What is the legal impact of the judgment on similar issues?
• How can lawyers help the LGBTQ+ community overcome the challenges faced in light of the judgment?

Find the answers at LawSikho Dialogue's offline event, on the Supreme Court on Same-Sex Marriage Judgment: Judgment Discussion and Way Forward where our speaker Vaibhav Choudhary (Founder & Managing Partner, YHprum Legal) will share insight on the topic.

Host: Advocate Utsav Mukherjee (Lawyer - IP/Tech/Commercial, Constitutional Writs)

Date: November 17, 2023

Time: 6.30-8.30 pm (discussion & Q&A), 8:30-9:00 pm (networking & snacks)

Venue: Beyond Just Work Coworking, B- 710, 2nd Floor, Sushant Lok, Opposite Huda Metro station, next to Fitclub Gym, Gurgaon, Haryana.

Key points for discussion:

1. Overview of the legal history and societal attitudes towards same-sex marriage leading up to the Supreme Court judgment.
2. Key aspects of the Supreme Court's judgment
3. Implications of the judgment on the LGBTQ+ community's rights and freedoms.
4. Public reaction and social impact of the ruling.
5. International legal precedents on same-sex marriage.
6. Legal and societal challenges that the LGBTQ+ community may still face despite the ruling.
7. Role of advocacy groups, activists, and allies in advancing LGBTQ+ rights and increasing awareness.
8. Potential legal and social initiatives to further promote equality and inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community International perspective

NOTE: Once you register and attend the event, you will receive a digital certificate of participation from LawSikho within three days.

Objective: To educate lawyers on the impact of Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage judgment on the LGBTQ+ community