Surpassing Tradition: Law as an Agent of Acceptance

By Bratati Lahiri Introduction Following the decriminalisation of homosexuality, numerous petitions nationwide sought legal recognition of same-sex marriage. Supriyo v. Union of India[1] consolidated twenty petitions from same-sex couples, transgender individuals, and LGBTQIA+ advocates, challenging the marriage laws.[2] These petitions are of particular importance as they noted that simply removing laws that criminalise homosexuality does … Continue reading Surpassing Tradition: Law as an Agent of Acceptance