The Controversy over Same-Sex Adoption: NCPCR moves SC Against Legalisation of Same-Sex Marriages

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court opposing the legalisation of same-sex marriages and adoption rights for same-sex couples. The child rights body argues that children raised by same-sex parents may have limited exposure to traditional gender role models, which could negatively affect their overall personality growth. The plea refers to studies that suggest children of same-sex parents may face emotional and developmental problems twice as frequently as children with opposite-sex parents. The NCPCR argues that allowing adoption to same-sex couples endangers children, and the Hindu Marriage Act and Juvenile Justice Act do not recognize adoption by same-sex couples. The issue of legal validation for same-sex marriages in India is currently before a five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court. The hearing, scheduled to begin on April 18, will have significant ramifications for the country, where opinions on the subject are sharply divided among both the general public and political parties. While some argue that same-sex couples should have the same rights as heterosexual couples, others believe that traditional family structures should be preserved. As the debate continues, it is important to consider the best interests of the children involved and ensure that their rights and well-being are protected.