With the Supreme Court of India refusing to grant legal recognition to same sex marriages is a huge legal setback for the queer community. Actor, VJ, Host and former Bigg Boss contestant Andy Kumar shares his opinion
“After years of advocating for same-sex marriage in India and being part of that movement, I honestly didn’t believe that the Supreme Court would approve it. The outdated thinking and rhetoric from opposing parties, the all-male lawyers’ bench, and an ideology out of touch with modern India were disheartening. I’m a bit devastated, to be honest, that in India today, equality doesn’t truly mean equality for all. I expect more from our homeland, from our people,” he continues, “In a democratic state, especially in the largest democracy in the world, equal rights should be granted to all without question. For a society to be truly equal, it needs laws that reflect diversity and equality. The Supreme Court’s refusal to legalize same-sex marriage is a grave injustice. I’m deeply emotional about this because it personally affects me, my family, friends, and loved ones.”
“The law should serve everyone in the country, not just the majority. I hope for legislation that allows same-sex marriages in the future, but, honestly, I saw this coming. It’s possible that Indian society may not yet be ready for such a significant change, but I hope and pray that day will come. By denying same-sex marriages, our society will suffer repercussions as it fails to stand with minority groups, feels Andy.
“This decision will empower those with outdated mindsets and allow open discrimination. While the Supreme Court has made provisions to prevent discrimination and support same-sex marriages, the most crucial step of recognizing same-sex marriage has been denied, which is very upsetting,” he says.
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It seems people still regard homosexuality as a taboo. “Homosexuality is considered a taboo not only in India but also in many countries around the world. The refusal to grant same-sex marriages only perpetuates this taboo and backward thinking, treating LGBTQ+ individuals as second-class citizens, which is fundamentally unfair,” he ends.
