Central government opposes legal recognition of same sex marriage in affidavit to SC.
Centre opposes same-sex marriage in Supreme Court, says not in conformity with societal morality, Indian ethos.
Central govt says it is not comparable with Indian family unit concept of a husband, wife and a children, also heterosexual relationships are clearly distinct classes which cannot be treated identically to same sex marriage.
The affidavit said the institution of marriage and the family are important social institutions in India that provide for the security, support and companionship of the members of our society and bear an important role in the rearing of children and their mental and psychological upbringing also.
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