Same-sex marriage: SC to hear plea on April 18

The Supreme Court will hear the same-sex marriage plea on April 18, informed the petitioner on March 13 in Delhi. Calling the matter an issue of constitutional importance and fundamental rights, the petitioner called the Indian people ‘very tolerant’. Expressing her hope to get a positive outcome, the petitioner also said that a lot of people will be very happy over the extension of their rights. “Next date of hearing is April 18. These are issues of constitutional importance and fundamental rights. Indians are very tolerant people. A lot of people will be very happy for the extension of their rights,” the advocate said.