Mobilenews24x7 Bureau
In a fresh affidavit to the Supreme Court the government of India has opposed the plea for the recognition of same sex marriage.
The affidavit also had a mention that, heterosexual relationships are the ‘norm.’
Even earlier the centre had made such affidavit and on Sunday it said heterosexual relationships are the ‘norm.’
The centre said,”It is submitted statutory recognition of marriage limited to marriage/union/relation as being heterosexual in nature, is the norm throughout history and are foundational to both the existence and continuance of the State.”
It is known that the the Indian family units have a husband, a wife, and for the children borne out of that union, a father and a mother. It went on to add,”the parties entering into marriage creates an institution having its own public significance, as it is a social institution from which several rights and liabilities flow. Seeking declaration for solemnisation/registration of marriage has more ramifications than simple legal recognition.
Family issues are far beyond mere recognition and registration of marriage between persons belonging to the same gender.”
The Centre also said that the family unit cannot be compared to individuals living together or having a sexual relationship. It said,
“Despite the decriminalization of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, the Petitioners cannot claim a fundamental right for same-sex marriage to be recognized under the laws of the country.”
While the Centre maintained that any other forms of marriage, except for between two heterosexual individuals, are not recognised by the State, they are, however, not unlawful.
What appears that the entire gamut of the issue is still within the premises of lack of clarity and the apex court is required to into the public perception over it.
