The Supreme Court of India has sought the central government's response on a plea seeking recognition of same-sex marriages. The order, passed by a bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud and Hima Kohli, noted that the petitioners had raised important questions about the rights of same-sex couples and the need for recognition of their relationships. The petitioners had argued that the non-recognition of same-sex marriages was leading to discrimination and inequality, and that it was the duty of the Court to ensure that the fundamental rights of citizens are protected. The Supreme Court has given the central government four weeks to respond to the plea, and has posted the matter for further hearing after six weeks. The Court's decision is significant, as it highlights the importance of ensuring that the rights of all citizens, including those from the LGBTQ+ community, are protected. The recognition of same-sex marriages has been a contentious issue in India, with many arguing that it is necessary to ensure equality and justice, while others argue that it will lead to the erosion of cultural and social norms. The Supreme Court's decision to seek the central government's response on the matter suggests that the Court is keen to ensure that the rights of same-sex couples are protected, and that the government should consider the issue carefully. The posting of the matter for further hearing after six weeks will give the parties involved time to prepare their arguments and for the Court to consider the matter in detail. The Supreme Court's decision will have significant implications for the rights of same-sex couples in India, and it remains to be seen how the government will respond to the issue. The Court's observation that the petitioners had raised important questions about the rights of same-sex couples is noteworthy, as it suggests that the Court is keen to ensure that the rights of all citizens are protected. The Court's decision to give the central government four weeks to respond to the plea will give the government time to prepare its response and for the Court to consider the matter in detail.