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Centre Forms Committee to Address Queer Community Issues
- 18 Apr 2024
On 16th April 2024, the Centre appointed a committee chaired by the Cabinet Secretary to examine issues concerning the queer community, following a Supreme Court directive.
Key Points
- Committee Composition: Six-member committee includes representatives from key ministries like Home Affairs and Social Justice.
- Background: Supreme Court declined to recognize same-sex marriage but endorsed civil unions for legal rights.
- Minority Opinion: CJI Chandrachud advocated for recognizing a bouquet of entitlements for same-sex couples.
- Legal Entitlements: Rights include ration card benefits, joint bank accounts, jail visitation, and next of kin status.
- Scope of Benefits: Committee tasked with outlining benefits available to queer couples in unions.
- Legal Consequences: Supreme Court highlights succession rights, financial benefits, and employment rights for same-sex couples.
State In News
State In News
State In News
- Andhra Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chhattisgarh
- Delhi
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu And Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Ladakh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Odisha
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal