In an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court on Sunday, 12 March, the Central Government opposed pleas for recognition of same-sex marriage, claiming that heterosexual relationships are the 'norm.'
This is not the first time the Centre is making its stance clear – but is the first time that it has been submitted in the form of an affidavit, before the apex court.
"It is submitted statutory recognition of marriage limited to marriage/union/relation as being heterosexual in nature, is the norm throughout history and are foundational to both the existence and continuance of the State."Centre to Supreme Court