SCBA President Vikas Singh slams BCI over press statement on same sex-marriage
New Delhi : The SCBA has criticized the BCI's position, stating that the Bar Council of India has no business suggesting anything when a matter is up for adjudication before the Supreme Court. The proper way for the BCI to voice its concerns would be to intervene and argue the point before the court, rather than issuing unsolicited comments on a pending matter.
This resolution from the SCBA is expected to further fuel the ongoing debate on same-sex marriage in India, with various organizations and individuals voicing their opinions on the matter. As the case is still pending before the Supreme Court, it remains to be seen what the final outcome will be.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has come under fire from the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) for releasing a press statement opposing the Supreme Court's hearing on same-sex marriage. The SCBA responded with a resolution stating that the BCI's comments were highly inappropriate and unsolicited.
President Vikas Singh, who leads the SCBA's Executive Committee, emphasized that it was the court's duty to hear the petition and determine whether to adjudicate the matter or leave it to Parliament's wisdom. The resolution also clarified that the SCBA's stance should not be viewed as supporting or opposing the petitioner in the case.
President Vikas Singh expressed his outrage on Twitter, stating that the Bar Council of India had no right to issue a press statement stating that the matter could only be decided by Parliament when it was up for adjudication before the Supreme Court. Instead, the BCI should intervene and argue its point before the court, rather than issuing unsolicited comments on a pending matter. He also brought it to the notice of the CJI when he met him in person.
The SCBA's response to the BCI's press release on April 23, 2023, has sparked a heated debate in India regarding same-sex marriage, with various organizations and individuals voicing their opinions on the issue. The case remains pending before the Supreme Court, and the final outcome remains to be seen.
