'Feels Like Betrayal': SC's Marriage Equality Verdict Disappoints Netizens

They say the verdict against same-sex marriages is a setback to the LGBTQIA+ community's progress.

The decision of the five-judge constitutional bench of the Supreme Court not to legalise same-sex marriages in India on Tuesday, 17 October, has sent waves of disappointment across social media.

While many acknowledged the Supreme Court's recognition of queer rights in the judgment, they say the verdict against same-sex marriages is a setback to the LGBTQIA+ community that has been fighting for the right to marry for years.

Really really disappointed today they could atleast give queer community some basic rights#samesexmarriage

— Chimchar🌈 (@Mnitesh_) October 17, 2023