Rajasthan, Andhra, Assam Oppose Same-Sex Marriage

The Centre Wednesday told the Supreme Court it has received responses from seven states on the issue of same-sex marriage and the governments of Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Assam have opposed the petitioners’ contention seeking legal validation for such wedlock.

Responding to the Centre’s letter for views of the state governments on this issue, the state of Manipur has said its views or comments on this matter will require detailed assessment on the existing social customs, practices, values, rules etc that may be prevalent in different sections of the society.