With reference to India’s stand on same-sex marriage, consider the following statements:

Question

1. The Indian government has said that the judiciary does not have the right to frame laws on same-sex marriage.
2. The Supreme Court has transferred same-sex cases pending before several High Courts to itself.

How many statements given above are correct?

 

(a) 1 Only

(b) 2 Only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer:(c) Both 1 and 2.

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct. In its affidavit filed in the Supreme Court, the Indian government said that only the legislature has the right to frame laws on the issue of same-sex marriage. Statement 2 is also correct. Last November, the Supreme Court transferred same-sex cases pending before several High Courts to itself. Therefore, the correct answer is (c) Both 1 and 2.