Children raised by same-sex parents may have had limited exposure to traditional gender role models, which may have affected their concept of gender roles and identity, according to evidence provided to the Supreme Court by the National Commission for the Protection of Children’s Rights (NCPCR). The commission was in opposition to the arguments made in favour of same-sex marriage’s legal recognition.
In addition, NCPCR stated that it anticipates the Juvenile Justice Act’s provision of “Prospective Adoptive Parents” to be affected by the verdict in the pleas.
In the application submitted through Advocate Swarupama Chaturvedi, NCPCR argues that permitting adoption to same-sex couples is equivalent to endangering children, “The existing legal system concerning children does not envision same-sex couples having custody over/adopting children. While making an adoption, the health safety and education of the child are of paramount importance. When it comes to the adoption by a couple of same-sex, there are relevant studies to show that the child is affected in both social and psychological aspects.”
NCPCR in the application said that, “Couple being two different genders are one category whereas couple having same gender can be considered as a different category for the purpose of having children and it is the humble submission of NCPCR that the same is well within the contours of the principles laid down by this Hon’ble Court regarding the right to equality.”
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