The Supreme Court on Monday, March 13, said it will hear the pleas seeking recognition of same-sex marriage by a five-judge constitution bench from April 18.While noting that any decision on the matter would have a “huge bearing on society”, a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said it is only logical that a constitution bench heard the matter given that it involves a substantial questions of law and the interpretation of the constitution.
Supreme Court Refers Same-Sex Marriage Pleas To Constitution Bench, To Hear Matter From April 18
The Supreme Court on Monday, March 13, said it will hear the pleas seeking recognition of same-sex marriage by a five-judge constitution bench from April 18.While noting that any decision on the matter would have a “huge bearing on society”, a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said it is only logical that a constitution bench heard the matter given that it involves a substantial questions of law and the interpretation of the constitution.