Same Sex Marriage- Supreme Court Constitution Bench Hearing-DAY-2- LIVE UPDATES

Singhvi: Only marriage is required for these, everything else follows- compensation to dependants, appointment of nominees for receipt of post retirement benefits, spousal communication, right to bodily remains and so on.

Singhvi: Adoption, surrogacy, interstate succession, tax exemption, tax deductions- it simply requires marriage- compassionate government appointments...this is only illustrative, not exhaustive.

Singhvi: Last is, it is an integral aspect for the ability to have and enjoy a family life.

Singhvi: Fifth is that marital status by itself is a source of dignity, fulfillment, and self respect. These are not adjectives. This is the real world. It actually happens.

CJI DY Chandrachud: It's just that the child loses the benefits of parenthood of both the parents.

CJI DY Chandrachud: Incidentally, even if a couple is in a gay relationship or a lesbian relationship, one of them can still adopt. So the argument that this will create a psychological impact on the child is belied by the fact that today as the law stands, it's open.

Singhvi: Those gateways are tax, inheritance, adoptions too.

Singhvi: It's a gateway to those consequences. Obviously I don't marry because I want a tax benefit but it is a gateway to some important things.

Singhvi: Third, it provides greater financial support and security.

Singhvi: Second, marriage is vital and important because of the sense of security it provides to couples. Why should there be exclusion of one set of couples?