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Kiren Rijiju said that questions about an institution for marriage should be decided by the people. As the Supreme Court hears lawsuits for legal sanction for same-sex marriages, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Wednesday that an important issue such as the institution of marriage should be decided by the country's citizens and that the courts are not the only ones. forum to settle such matters. . However, he made it clear that he did not want to turn the issue into a "government vs. judiciary" issue. "That is not the case. Absolutely not," the minister said.
Responding to a question at the Republic TV conclave, he said: "It is a matter of concern to all the citizens of India. It is the matter of the will of the people. The will of the people is reflected in Parliament or in the Legislature. or assemblies..."
Apparently referring to the Constitutional Court of the highest court hearing the case, Rijiju said: "If five sages decide something that is right in their opinion, I can't make any adverse comment against them, but if people don't want that, you can't take it." impose things on the people..."
Same-sex couples across the country have approached the Supreme Court with a statement declaring that same-sex marriages should be legalized under the Special Marriage Act.
The Minister of Justice further said that sensitive and important issues, such as the institution of marriage, must be decided by the people of the country.
The Supreme Court has the power to issue certain directives. According to article 142, he can also make laws. If you feel a void needs to be filled, you can do it with certain supplies, he stressed. "But when it comes to an issue that affects all the citizens of the country, SC is not the forum to decide on behalf of the people of the country," Rijiju added.
The Center asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to consider leaving the issues raised in lawsuits for legal sanction for same-sex marriages to Parliament.
Appearing for the Center, Attorney General Tushar Mehta told a five-judge constitution court headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud that the court was dealing with a "very complex issue," which has "profound social impact."
