India's Supreme Court Rejects Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage in Landmark LGBTQ Ruling

The Supreme Court of India has rejected the legalization of same-sex marriage, disappointing millions of LGBTQ+ individuals seeking marriage equality. Instead, the court has agreed to establish a panel to consider granting more legal rights and benefits to same-sex couples. Activists and same-sex couples expressed their disappointment and vowed to continue their campaign. The court's decision emphasized that only parliament has the authority to address the issue of marriage, while the judges can only interpret existing laws. The ruling has left activists concerned about bureaucratic uncertainty and the lack of a timeline for granting rights to same-sex couples.