Same-sex marriages are not recognized under Hindu marriage laws in India. The legal recognition of same-sex marriages in India is a complex issue with ongoing debates and discussions.
In 2018, the Supreme Court of India made a significant ruling by decriminalizing consensual homosexual acts and affirming the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. However, this ruling specifically dealt with Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalized same-sex relations, and did not address the issue of same-sex marriage.
The Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 governs marriage laws for Hindus in India. Under this act, marriage is defined as a union between a man and a woman. It does not provide any provision for same-sex marriages.
In recent years, there have been efforts by LGBTQ+ activists and organizations to advocate for the legal recognition of same-sex marriages. Some individuals and groups have argued that same-sex marriages should be recognized under the principles of equality, non-discrimination, and individual freedom.
However, any changes to the Hindu Marriage Act or the legal recognition of same-sex marriages would require legislative action by the Indian Parliament. As of now, there has been no specific amendment or legislation that recognizes same-sex marriages under Hindu marriage laws in India.