Married gay couples in india
Marriage among queer people is a complex topic. Legally, the Indian state recognises marriages between a male and a female person, that is, a heterosexual marriage. It does not recognise marriage between people of the similar gender. Therefore, marriages between transmen and transwomen are recognised by law; however marriages between two gay men are not.
Many queer couples around the world opt for marriage since the legal connection provides ease of access into other areas of life such as seeking out loans, accommodation, work permits, etc.
Many queer couples also decide to forego a legally recognised marriage, and undertake a “social marriage”. In a social marriage the couple may hold a wedding and celebrate their union in public but will not be bound by any legal framework. It must be mentioned that for many queer people, these decisions can have severe backlash. There have been instances where wedding organisers, priests and caterers have refused to facilitate wedding ceremonies, or where families and workplaces have refused to recognise the marriage.
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India Tourist Visa Reject due to Same Sex Couple (For children&#;s under 18)
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We applied for Indian Tourist visa (10 years) for our twin boys and husband. All the 3 are rejected.
"This is in connection with the three visa applications we received at VFS. However, we are unable to proceed with your applications as the Consulate does not accept same-sex marriages. Therefore, if your husband states he is married and includes his spouse's name, we will not be able to forward the application for further processing to the Consulate. Similarly, both children are also not eligible to utilize as their parents are of the same sex.
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While the Delhi High Court prepares to hear a series of petitions seeking recognition of same-sex marriages on 3rd December, many affluent gay Indians are flying abroad to get married. The favourite destinations seem to be London and New York, though a number of other countries also offer marriage services to tourists. These marriages are recognised wherever gay marriage has been deemed legal, which includes most countries in Europe and North America, as well as Taiwan in Asia.
Last month, Mumbai-based Neurologist Roop Gursahani married Neil Pate, his partner of 20 years, in a quiet ceremony in London, attended by a rare close friends and relatives, such as Roop’s sister and niece, who live in France. “The process is a bit distant in the UK since there is a day waiting period after applying for a marriage licence. We had actually started the process in March , but then the pandemic got in the way,” says Neil, 50, who is a journalist with Deccan Chronicle.
Has having a marriage certificate made a difference to their lives? “It has a lot of practical value,” says Roop,
A gay couple in India is getting mass attention for their love. And now, the couple are being referred to as the first “married” gay couple in the state of Kerala.
On July 4, , Businessman Nikesh Usha Pushkaran and tech professional Sonu MS, who met on a dating app, held a secret ring exchange ceremony at a temple in Kerala. Though not legally recognized, the moment was meant to signify their love and bond. And now, the rest of the world is basking in that love.
The couple came out to shut friends and family before coming out to the public on June 29, After the duo came out through a Facebook post, they received a rush of warm wishes and support.
“Sonu turned a little apprehensive before leaving for workplace, he was tensed. I boosted his confidence saying that a class of educated and sensible people would react well. To his surprise, they greeted him with hugs and handshakes. He returned happily from work,” said Nikesh to News
“Before we made it general, our families had accepted our relation. Yet, they were not convinced about saying it out loud. That is a unanimous decision