Misinformation and bigotry: Exposing the misleading arguments of the 21 retired judges opposing same-sex marriage in India
The opposition to same-sex marriage by the 21 retired judges is based on misguided and discriminatory beliefs that have no factual basis. Their arguments reflect a deep-seated prejudice against the LGBTQI+ community and ignore the overwhelming evidence that same-sex marriage has no negative impact on society or children raised by same-sex couples.
This opinion was published in The Leaflet on April 04, 2023.
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Kanav N Sahgal is the Communications Manager at Nyaaya. He holds a Master's in Development from Azim Premji University in Bengaluru and his expertise centers on global gender politics and the law, particularly focusing on gay rights and abortion rights. Kanav also has extensive experience in development communications, volunteer management, program management, and human resources management. He has worked with NGOs, not-for-profits, and for-profits engaged in various domains, including international development, environmental and social consulting, student leadership development, anti-human trafficking, and LGBTQIA+ advocacy. His writings appear regularly in platforms like The Hindu, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, The Diplomat Magazine, Cosmopolitan India, JURIST, The LSE Review of Books, and The Cambridge Global Affair. His perspectives have been quoted in publications like Mint Lounge, Outlook India, Time, DW News, The Telegraph, Bloomberg, and The Washington Blade, among others.
