"[In opposing same-sex marriage,] the Union of India ignores its constitutional commitment to securing the right to equality towards its LGBTQI citizens and seems adamant on perpetuating discriminatory marriage laws."
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The top court had on November 25 taken note of two pleas by two gay couples seeking enforcement of their right to marry and a direction to the authorities to register their marriage under the Special Marriage Act.