‘A COMPLEX ISSUE’
New Delhi: The SC on Tuesday began hearing arguments on a batch of pleas seeking legal validation of same-sex marriages, issue that has wide societal ramifications and has sharply divided opinion. The case is being heard by a five-judge Constitution bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices SK Kaul, SR Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha. Appearing for the Centre is SG Tushar Mehta whereas Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi is appearing for the petitioners.
