Gay Marriage

The Pope said being gay isn't a crime. Why this should come as no surprise

Pope Francis’ long history of making similar comments in support of LGBTQ people’s dignity, despite the church’s rejection of homosexuality, has provoked plenty of criticism from some Catholics

Love is Love: How US Congress is protecting same sex marriages

The new law legalising same-sex and interracial marriages would protect the rights of about a half million married couples. Passed in the Senate last week, it now heads to the House for near-certain approval

Indian gay couple to get 'hitched' in Telangana, a first for the state

The couple says that their wedding will surely be an inspiration for students, teachers and those who live around them

Homosexuality vs same-sex marriages: India's one step forward, two steps backwards

The Centre has maintained an adversarial view towards allowing or legalising same-sex marriage, despite a landmark Supreme Court judgment that read down archaic laws criminalising homosexual relations.

Ecuador top court approves same-sex marriage in 5-4 vote; judges in favour say decision based on idea that all people are equal

With the decision of the Constitutional Court, Ecuador joins Argentina, Brazil and Colombia in South American recognising same-sex marriage.

After decades-long struggle, Taiwan holds first gay marriages in historic day for LGBT rights in Asia

For veteran gay rights activist Chi Chia-wei, Friday's weddings are the culmination of a three-decade long fight trying to persuade successive governments to change the law.

Taiwan becomes first Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage, provides couples with insurance and child custody rights

Taiwan's legislature has passed a law allowing same-sex marriage in a first for Asia. The vote Friday allows same-sex couples full legal marriage rights, including in areas such as taxes, insurance, and child custody.

Section 377 Verdict: Gay marriage, inheritance, adoption laws unlikely; 'majoritarian' view will keep State, SC away

The Supreme Court was able to read down Section 377 because right to equality guaranteed in the Constitution, but to legalise gay marriages, adoption or inheritance, requires legislative changes, something only the Parliament can do

Supreme Court's verdict on Section 377 must spark further legal changes to end alienation of LGBT community

Members of the LGBT community are deprived of the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution.

British lesbian wins landmark legal battle as Hong Kong's top court grants her spousal visa

A British lesbian won the right to live and work in Hong Kong with her partner in a landmark decision on Wednesday by the top court in the city, where same-sex unions are not recognised.