Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Transgender Couple Faces Marriage Obstacles in Pune
Priti and Trinay, a transgender couple in Pune, want to get married, which should be legal according to a Supreme Court ruling.
However, they're facing challenges from the marriage registrar's office, who haven't received clear instructions on how to handle their application.
An activist is helping by asking the government to clarify the process, but the couple is still struggling to get married.
The activist hopes the government will take action to clarify these issues.
A transgender couple in Pune is facing obstacles in registering their marriage.
The Supreme Court affirmed the right of transgender persons in heterosexual relationships to marry.
The couple, Priti and Trinay, have faced difficulties in applying for marriage.
An LGBTIQ activist has filed a grievance seeking government clarification on marriage registration.
Authorities at the Marriage Registrar's office state they require guidance to handle such registrations.
- Who
- Priti and Trinay, a transgender couple, and activist Bindumadhav Khire.
- What
- A transgender couple is facing difficulties in getting married in Pune despite a Supreme Court ruling.
- When
- Currently, in the context of Pune Pride March and after a 2023 Supreme Court ruling.
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- Due to bureaucratic hurdles and lack of clarity regarding the application process for transgender couples.
Transgender Couple
Bureaucracy
Marriage Rights
Transgender Couple
They should be able to marry as per the Supreme Court ruling.
Bureaucracy
The marriage registrar's office requires guidance and clarification from higher authorities to proceed with the marriage registration.
- Location
- Pune, India
- Couple
- Priti (transgender woman) & Trinay (transman)
- Key Legal Ruling
- Supreme Court affirmed marriage rights for transgender persons in heterosexual relationships (2023)
- Issue
- Bureaucratic hurdles and lack of clarity at marriage registrar's office
- Activist
- Bindumadhav Khire, Bindu Queer Rights Foundation