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Parliamentary Panel Recommends Uniform Adoption Policy Should Cover All Religions, LGBTQ Community
A parliamentary panel recommended harmonizing Juvenile Justice Act with Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act in order to provide a uniform and comprehensive adoption law. LGBTQ community and all other religions should be protected under the new law, according to Standing Committee on Law and Personnel on August 8. The panel further stated such laws should apply to everyone, regardless of religion, and be more responsible, transparent, and… read-more
Tags: Uniform, Uniform adoption law, religions, LGBTQ community, parliamentary panel
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Japan Court Rules Japan's Ban On Same-Sex Marriage 'Not Unconstitutional'
The court in Osaka, Japan's largest city, on June 19 declared the country's prohibition on same-sex marriage was not unconstitutional. The verdict contrasts with a March 2021 judgment by a Sapporo court that declared the prohibition on same-sex marriage "unconstitutional." It shattered campaigners' expectations of putting pressure on the government to pass legislation to address the issue, and it sparked a flood of comments on social media… read-more
Tags: Japan, japan court, Same Sex Marriage, Ban, LGBTQ community
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Kerala HC Allows Lesbian Couple To Live Together, Who Were Separated By Parents
A lesbian couple that had been separated by their parents, who were opposed to the relationship were reunited by Kerala High Court on May 31. The court originally requested that the partner be brought before it, and when she did, she stated that she wished to live with the petitioner. The judge accepted their request since both women were grownups who wished to live together.
Tags: LGBTQ community, Kerala, High Court, Lesbian, parents
Courtesy: DNA India
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Apple Unveils Pride Edition Watch Bands & Watch Faces For 2022
To show its support for LGBTQ community and to commemorate Prime Month in June, Apple has released two Pride Edition bands and watch faces. This year it features a color gradient with the word "pride" woven into the band. Apple Pride Edition Sport Loop and Pride Edition Nike Sport Loop are available for $49 on the online store and will be available at Apple Store locations starting May 26.
Tags: Apple, LGBTQ community, Pride Month, Watch bands, Watch faces
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