Supreme Court's Decision on Same-Sex Marriage Equality in India 

The apex Court decided not to grant legal recognition to queer marriages, asserting that this is a matter for the legislature to decide.

However, the judges unanimously agreed that the Union of India would form a committee to examine the rights and entitlements of individuals in queer unions

Chief Justice DY Chandrachud emphasized that queer couples have the right to seek recognition of their union,       asserting that this freedom is guaranteed under the Constitution.

However, the Chief Justice clarified that the Court cannot alter the provisions of the Special Marriage Act due to "institutional limitations." This falls within the domain of       the Parliament and the Legislature.

The Chief Justice also affirmed that transgender individuals in heterosexual relationships have the right to marry under existing laws. Additionally, he stated that unmarried couples, including queer couples, can jointly adopt a child.

Justice S Ravindra Bhat held a differing opinion, stating that entitlement to civil union must be through enacted law. He concurred with the Solicitor General's statement that the Union would establish a High Powered Committee to assess the rights and benefits of queer couples.

During the hearings, the Union Government    expressed willingness to constitute a committee to explore the   possibility of granting certain legal rights to same-sex and queer       couples, even without formal legal recognition of their relationship as a    marriage

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