The Supreme Court has observed that the concept of marriage has changed over the years and it cannot be argued that it is a static institution.
The observation came as a counter to Centre's argument that in the Indian socio-religious construct marriage is meant to be between a biological man and a biological woman.
Quotes from Chief Justice DY Chandrachud's judgement
'Incorrect to state that marriage is a static and unchanging institution.'
'Reforms in marriage have been brought about by Acts of the legislature.'
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