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Centre filed a fresh affidavit in the Supreme Court on Wednesday in the same-sex marriage case seeking the views of the states and the Union Territories on the issue. The affidavit consequently seeks to make the states and UTs a party to the case.
"The matter falls within the legislative domain and thus views of all States and UTs on the same are necessary," the Centre told the apex court in its latest affidavit.
The five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud is hearing the petitions seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriage. The states and the UTs will have to submit their views within ten days
