In an exclusive conversation, the filmmaker Onir talked about the Centre’s argument against the legalization of same-sex marriage in India and said that most of the domestic abuse happens in heterosexual marriages.
The Supreme Court asked the Cente to make provisions for equal rights for LGBTQ persons in the country, while the Centre raised arguments regarding sexual autonomy in same-sex marriage hearing.
The same-sex marriage plea in the Supreme Court is currently being heard by a bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud, where the arguments have resumed on Day 4.
In today’s edition: India’s population figures; interview with Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar; CJI Chandrachud’s remarks on same-sex marriage plea; a wrestling rivalry and more
From India's population crossing China according to the latest United Nations data and updates on the same-sex marriage hearing in supreme court, read on to know more about the latest trending news and updates in our April 19 news roundup.