Question

Which of the following cases dealt with a challenge to the exclusion of couples from sexual and gender minority communities from marriage laws as being violative of fundamental rights under Articles 14, 15, 19 and 21 of the Constitution?

• A. Supriyo v. Union of India 2023 INSC 920
• B. Joseph Shine v. Union of India AIR 2018 SC 4898
• C. Naz Foundation v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi 2010 CRI. L.J. 94, 2009
• D. Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India AIR 2018 SC 4321

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Supriyo v. Union of India case dealt with a challenge to the exclusion of couples from sexual and gender minority communities from marriage laws, arguing that it violated fundamental rights under Articles 14, 15, 19, and 21 of the Indian Constitution. This case brought attention to the rights of same-sex couples and their access to marriage under the Constitution.