India's Government and Hindu Group Oppose Same-Sex Marriage Recognition

The Indian government has formally opposed same-sex marriage in a Supreme Court case, arguing that it would cause "complete havoc" in the country and is a Western concept that is incongruous with traditional Indian values. The government's stance comes as the debate around LGBTQ rights has moved swiftly into Indian courtrooms and living rooms, with same-sex relationships increasingly seen in Bollywood movies and swelling pride parades in cities such as Mumbai, New Delhi and Bangalore. Legal analysts and lawyers say the high court is likely to rule in favor of the same-sex plaintiffs, based on the judges' remarks so far.