Yesterday hurt. Today, @utkarsh__saxena and I went back to the court that denied our rights, and exchanged rings. So this week wasn't about a legal loss, but our engagement. We'll return to fight another day. pic.twitter.com/ALJFIhgQ5I
— Kotia (@AnanyaKotia) October 18, 2023
Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 01:41pm on 18 Oct 2023,Wednesday India
Despite the Supreme Court's recent refusal to grant legal rights to same-sex marriages in India, Ananya Kotia and Utkarsh Saxena, prominent petitioners in the case, defiantly exchanged engagement rings in front of the court. The historic judgment, denying recognition to LGBTQIA+ unions, has stirred criticism. Ananya shared their photo, stating, "This week wasn't about a legal loss, but our engagement. We'll return to fight another day." The court's decision, leaving the community disheartened, emphasized the role of legislative bodies in determining marriage rights for same-sex couples.
