‘Not interfering in personal lives of citizens but marriage a matter of policy’: Kiren Rijiju on same-sex marriage

Not interfering in personal lives of citizens but institution of marriage matter of policy: Rijiju on same-sex marriage

A day after the Centre opposed in the Supreme Court legal validation of same-sex marriage, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Monday the government does not "disturb" the personal freedom and activities of individuals but the issue related to the institution of marriage was a matter of policy.

'Not interfering in personal lives but institution of marriage matter of policy': Rijiju on same-sex marriage

The Centre has opposed in the Supreme Court a batch of pleas seeking legal validation of same-sex marriage, saying it would cause complete havoc with the delicate balance of personal laws and accepted societal values.

It's a policy matter: Kiren Rijiju on Centre's stand on same-sex marriage

Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju defended the Central govt's opposition to same-sex marriage stating it is a policy matter that merits serious discussion.

Marriage is a matter of policy, the government doesn’t interfere with personal freedom, says Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

The top court has now referred the matter to a five-judge constitution bench for adjudication and listed April 18 as the date for the final arguments on the matter

Same-Sex Marriage: Not Interfering in Personal Lives of Citizens but Institution of Marriage Matter of Policy, Says Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju | 📰 LatestLY

In its affidavit, the Centre said the institution of marriage between two individuals of the same gender is neither recognised nor accepted in any uncodified personal laws or any codified statutory laws. 📰 Same-Sex Marriage: Not Interfering in Personal Lives of Citizens but Institution of Marriage Matter of Policy, Says Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju.

Not interfering in personal lives of citizens but institution of marriage matter of policy: Kiren Rijiju on same-sex marriage

A day after the Centre opposed in the Supreme Court legal validation of same-sex marriage, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Monday the government does not "disturb" the personal freedom and activities of individuals but the issue related to the institution of marriage was a matter of policy. In its affidavit, the Centre said the institution of marriage between two individuals of the same gender is neither recognised nor accepted in any uncodifi…