At the last hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Central government, had told the Delhi High Court that a stand on the issue could only be taken by the Centre after consultation with state governments and other stakeholders.
He stressed that since this case could have an impact on social and family life with wide consequences, the Centre would only put forth its stand after the consultative process.
However, the Court declined to defer the hearing in the matter as it was an ongoing matter with no terminal date.
After noting that counsel for all parties have made their arguments, the Court reserved its judgment and directed all counsel to file their convenience compilations by March 2.
Source: Barandbench
