On Tuesday, India's Supreme Court declined to legalise same-sex marriage in the country. The decision came as a shock for the entire LGBTQ+ community, which was wholeheartedly waiting for the apex court ruling.

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On Monday, several pleas, including those from two couples, seeking recognition of same-sex marriage under the special, Hindu and foreign marriage laws have been listed for final hearing by the Delhi High Court.

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The Centre on Monday told the Delhi High Court that marriage between same sex couples was "not permissible" as it is not recognised by "our laws, legal system, society and our values".

Same sex marriages not recognised by our laws, society and our values: Centre to HC