The Supreme Court of India introduced its verdict on Same-Sex marriage on Tuesday, refusing to legalise weddings between queer {couples} or grant them the proper to undertake kids. The five-judge bench’s refusal to legalise same-sex marriages is predicated not on an in-principle opposition to marriage equality, however on authorized technicalities and issues of judicial laws. Many queer {couples} have been trying ahead to the highest courtroom’s verdict and Indian athlete Dutee Chand was one in all them. Dutee, nevertheless, wasn’t happy with the decision that got here in, saying she is hoping to see the parliament passing the regulation to make same-sex authorized.

“I plan to marry my partner Monalisa. But the decision of the top court has upset all plans. I have been living with Monalisa for five years. We are happy together and as adults, we have every right to make our own decisions. We hope Parliament passes a law allowing same-sex marriages,” Dutee was quoted as saying by Times of India.

Dutee’s mother and father, who’re in opposition to her same-sex relationship with Monalisa, nevertheless, welcomed the decision.

In one other dialog, Dutee stated that everybody ought to have the proper to marry the individual of their alternative, identical to they’ve the proper to vote. She additionally highlighted how various different international locations have already legalised same-sex marriages.

“We are not forcing anyone to be in a relationship with us. We do it by our choice. I think we should also be allowed to lead a life as per our choice. Why can’t we (those in non-heterosexual relationships) lead a normal life? Several countries have granted recognition to same-sex marriage, what is the problem to legalise it in India?”

“Like the queer people have the right to vote, they should also be allowed to marry a person of their choice,” she informed Indian Express.

In components, Dutee additionally welcomed the courtroom’s choice, asking the federal government to sensitise individuals on the rights of queer {couples}.

“I welcome the apex court direction to sensitise the public about the rights of queer people and the decision to create safe houses for queer couples,” she stated.