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SHORT ANSWER: The Supreme Court of India has not yet legalized same-sex marriage but has recognized the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in various rulings since 2020. DETAILS: - In 2020, the Supreme Court upheld the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals by decriminalizing consensual same-sex relationships under Section 377 of the IPC. - The court has emphasized the importance of equality and non-discrimination for LGBTQ+ individuals. - In 2021, the Supreme Court recognized the need for legal recognition of same-sex relationships but has not yet issued a ruling on same-sex marriage. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - There are no punishments related to same-sex relationships since the decriminalization of Section 377. SOURCE: - Supreme Court of India, Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)
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