After the hearing in the Supreme Court: The Indian government has filed a fresh affidavit in the Supreme Court seeking the opinions of states and union territories on the issue of same-sex marriages. The affidavit, filed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, states that the government has received several petitions seeking recognition of same-sex marriages in India. However, it adds that the issue requires a "wider consultation" with states and union territories. The affidavit also notes that the issue of same-sex marriages is a "complex" one and requires "a careful and sensitive examination". It states that the government is committed to ensuring the protection of the rights of the LGBTQ+ community and that it is working towards "ensuring equal rights for them in all spheres of life". The Supreme Court had previously issued notices to the Centre and several states on a

Author-Dr.Aishwarya Nair