The Bar Council of India has called for the Supreme Court to defer the issue of same-sex marriage to the legislative process, citing its highly sensitive nature and the need for widespread consultations. In a recent resolution, the BCI emphasized that marriage has historically been viewed as a union between a man and a woman for procreation and recreation. The BCI argued that attempting to change such a fundamental aspect of society through the judicial process would be catastrophic, and that the legislature, which is better equipped to gauge public opinion, should handle this sensitive issue.
The Bar Council of India has expressed concern about the future of children in the country, citing the pending matter of same-sex marriage before the Supreme Court. According to the BCI, more than 99.9% of the population is opposed to the idea of same-sex marriage, believing that such a decision would be against the cultural and socio-religious structure of the country. The BCI, which considers itself the voice of the common man, stated that it was representing the anxiety felt by citizens over this sensitive issue. While appreciating the Supreme Court's initiation of the conversation, the BCI resolved to request that the issue be left for legislative consideration, which would allow for a wide-ranging consultative process to arrive at an appropriate decision in line with the societal conscience and the mandate of the people of the country.
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