[Same-sex marriage] Delhi High Court issues notice to Centre in plea to recognize foreign spouse as OCI holder regardless of sexual orientation

The petition also seeks legal recognition of all same-sex, queer or non-heterosexual marriages under secular legislations such as the Foreign Marriage Act, 1969 and the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
Same sex marriage, Delhi High Court
Same sex marriage, Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice in a plea seeking recognition of a foreign spouse of an Indian citizen or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) as an OCI holder, regardless of gender or sexual orientation (Joydeep Sengupta v. Union of India & Ors).

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