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India’s Supreme Court has rejected a petition seeking to legalise same-sex marriage. Petitioners sought the same rights as heterosexual couples — including the right to adopt children and open joint bank accounts. The petitioners said not being able to marry violates their constitutional rights and makes them "second-class citizens.” The government and religious leaders strongly opposed same-sex unions, saying they are against Indian culture.

Umang Poddar, a reporter in the BBC Delhi Bureau, explains the Supreme Court’s ruling and shares some early reactions to the verdict. He also explains how the decision could impact the lives of LBGTQ+ people in the country.

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Presenter: Hannah Gelbart with Umang Poddar
Producers: Alex Rhodes, Benita Barden, William Lee Adams
Editors: Verity Wilde and Simon Peeks

Published on Tuesday, 17th October 2023.

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