In March 2021, a court in Sapporo, Japan, ruled that a ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. The Osaka court overturned the ruling.
Tokyo, First Published Jun 20, 2022, 6:27 PM IST
Tokyo: Court rules ban on same-sex marriage in Japan is unconstitutional. The Osaka District Court ruled in favor of the petitioner. The court ruling is a major setback for the gay community in Japan.
In March 2021, a court in Sapporo, Japan, ruled that a ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. The Osaka court overturned the ruling. Japan is the only G7 country that does not recognize same-sex marriage. An Osaka court has ruled that a ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
Three same-sex couples have filed a petition in Osaka court seeking to have same-sex marriage legalized. They argued that they could not marry because same-sex marriage was unconstitutional in the country. They also demanded $ 1 million ($ 7414) in damages.
But the court ruled that this was unacceptable. But the petitioners heard the court’s verdict with great disappointment. An out-of-court plaintiff said the verdict was horrific. At the same time, the plaintiffs’ attorneys responded that the verdict was unbelievable.
The Japanese constitution defines marriage as the reason why same-sex marriages are unconstitutional there. The LGBTQ community has long been pressuring the Japanese government to change this. Recent opinion polls in Japan have suggested that same-sex marriage is gaining ground.
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