‘Not good law’: Centre questions adultery, same-sex relationship verdicts in SC

The government has informed the Supreme Court that landmark rulings decriminalizing adultery and same-sex relationships were based on subjective constitutional morality, deeming them “not a good law.” Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that “constitutional morality” is vague and foreign legal reliance is concerning, questioning its role in judicial review and democratic lawmaking.