Gay couple moves Kerala HC to strike down provisions of Special Marriage Act

A gay couple has moved the Kerala High Court, seeking to strike down certain provisions under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, which do not permit to get their marriage registered.

Considering the writ petition by the petitioners on Monday, the court has sought the views of Central and state governments on the matter.

The petitioners, a business man and an IT professional, had met each other in May 2018 and fallen in love.