Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
3. Denying individuals matrimonial and other rights that emanate from matrimony solely for their sexual orientation is unjust and unconstitutional. Comment. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: firstpost.com
Why the question:
In his submission in the Delhi High Court, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that ‘spouse’ means either husband or wife and ‘marriage’ is a term associated with heterosexual couples.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about achieving equality in matrimony and other rights for sexual minorities.
Directive word:
Comment– here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context of same sex marriage beinig banned as per Art.377 in India and then quashing of the same article legalising same-sex marriage.
Body:
First, bring out the issue that although India has taken an Inclusive step towards the LGBTQIA+ community, it is necessary to understand that there are still many issues associated with actual materialising of same-sex marriage.
Next, stress on the need to recognise same-sex marriage under Hindu Marriage act and special marriage act.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stressing the need to protect basic human rights of sexual minoritites and need for a well planned statute to empower them legally.
