To society, they’re married. To India’s courts, they’re roommates.
Growing up in a big family in eastern India, Supriyo Chakraborty frequently attended relatives’ lavish weddings. So when it was his turn, the hotel management lecturer pulled out all the stops: spectacular fireworks, intricate floral decorations, beautifully coordinated outfits. The couple exchanged rings under the stars on a crisp winter night this past December in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad. It looked like any of the thousands of weddings taking place all over the country at the time – except that Mr. Chakraborty was marrying a man.
Mr. Chakraborty and his husband, Abhay Dang, had lived together since 2013, and decided to get married last year. Same-sex marriage is not legally recognized in India, but since the
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