Supreme Court of India Misses Historic Opportunity for Equal Rights of LGBTQ+ Community Background In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court of India refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriage in the country, leaving it up to the Parliament to formulate the necessary legislation. This decision is seen as […]
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The Battle for Equality: Nepal Courts Deny Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages
Nepal Courts Refuse to Register Same-Sex Marriages Background Two lower courts in Nepal have recently denied a couple the recognition of their marriage, defying the Supreme Court‘s recent interim order to register same-sex marriages while legislative change is pending. This raises concerns over the protection of LGBTQ+ rights and the […]
Nepal’s Legal Limitations on Same-Sex Marriages: A Setback for Equality
Nepal Courts Refuse to Register Same-Sex Marriages: Implications and Challenges Background In a disappointing and concerning development, two lower courts in Nepal have refused to recognize the marriage of a same-sex couple, in direct contradiction to the Supreme Court’s recent interim order to register such marriages while awaiting legislative change. […]
Estonia’s Historic Step: Same-Sex Marriage Legalized
Estonia legalizes same-sex marriage: A Step Toward Greater Equality in the Baltics Introduction In a significant step toward greater equality, Estonia‘s parliament has voted in favor of new legislation legalizing same-sex marriage, making it the first Baltic country to do so. This historic decision expands the rights and recognition of […]
Namibia Takes a Leap Towards Equality: Foreign Same-Sex Marriages Legally Recognized
Namibian Supreme Court Recognizes Foreign Same-Sex Marriages The Namibian Supreme Court has issued a historic ruling recognising foreign same-sex marriages performed abroad. This decision protects the rights of binational couples who had previously faced denial of benefits and risked deportation because their marriages were not recognised by the state. The […]
Nepal’s Landmark Decision: Same-Sex Spouses to be Recognized by Court
Nepal‘s Supreme Court Orders Recognition of Same-Sex Foreign Spouses In June 2022, LGBTQIA activists and supporters gathered in Kathmandu, Nepal to demand equal legal rights, marking June as Pride Month. In late September, the Supreme Court of Nepal instructed the government to recognize the same-sex foreign spouse of a Nepali […]