Observing that queerness is not an urban concept, Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Tuesday observed homosexuality is not restricted to the upper class of society. The CJI while pronouncing verdict on 21 pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriage also said it is for Parliament to change the Special Marriage Act and the court can't make law but only interpret it.
“There are four separate judgements in the matter,” the CJI said and started reading out the operative portion of his verdict.
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