Following the Supreme Court’s verdict on same-sex marriage, petitioner and LGBTQIA+ activist Harish Iyer emphasized that while the court has not rejected the matter, it now rests with Parliament, implying that the government, led by Prime Minister Modi, needs to consider the issue. He expressed hope for achieving societal equality. A gay couple expressed their sadness but remained optimistic about ultimately achieving their goal. Amrita, the partner of a petitioner, voiced her disappointment with the decision.