'Seminal importance': SC refers same-sex marriage petitions to Constitution bench
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The Supreme Court stated on Monday that the issue of same-sex marriage is of "seminal importance" in India and that any decision on the subject will have a significant impact on society. While hearing the petitions seeking legal validation, the court referred it to a five-member Constitution bench, stating that final arguments will be heard by the larger bench on April 18.