'Not good law': Centre questions adultery, same-sex relationship verdicts in Supreme Court

The government has informed the Supreme Court that landmark rulings decriminalizing adultery and same-sex relationships were based on subjective constitutional morality, deeming them "not a good law." Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that "constitutional morality" is vague and foreign legal reliance is concerning, questioning its role in judicial review and democratic lawmaking.

Apr 8, 2026 - 19:10
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'Not good law': Centre questions adultery, same-sex relationship verdicts in Supreme Court
The government has informed the Supreme Court that landmark rulings decriminalizing adultery and same-sex relationships were based on subjective constitutional morality, deeming them "not a good law." Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that "constitutional morality" is vague and foreign legal reliance is concerning, questioning its role in judicial review and democratic lawmaking.

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