This case commentary is written by Bhavneet, A fifth-year law student at Chandigarh University. She is passionate about law and has written various blogs and articles which have helped widen her knowledge.
ABSTRACT
The case Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty & Anr. v. Union of India (2023) was a landmark judgment concerning the recognition of same-sex marriages in India. The petitioners, Supriyo Chakraborty and Abhay Dang, along with other petitioners, sought legal recognition of their same-sex unions under various marriage laws, including the Special Marriage Act, of 1954, and the Hindu Marriage Act, of 1955. The case highlighted critical issues of equality, dignity, and the right to marry under Articles 14, 15, 19, and 21 of the Indian Constitution.
