India's government has opposed the legal recognition of same-sex marriages by saying they are "not comparable" to traditional marriages, according to a filing made in the country's Supreme Court.
The federal government's 56-page filing in the country's top court yesterday was in response to legal challenges made in recent months by LGBT+ couples. Activists are seeking changes in laws for the legal recognition of same-sex marriages. At least 15 pleas have been filed in the court, setting the stage for a legal battle with prime minister Narendra Modi's government.
The cases will be heard in the Supreme Court today. If the court recognises same-sex unions, it could mark a victory for LGBT+ rights activists in Asia as other countries in the region have decriminalised homosexuality but stopped just short of recognising same-sex marriages.
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