A challenge to Indian tax law is underway. The case involves a provision that affects gifts between partners. Certain relationships are exempt from tax on these gifts.

The issue at hand is how the law defines a spouse. A petition claims this definition is too narrow. It seeks to expand the definition to include same-sex couples.

Further details on this case are available from the Washington Blade. The petitioners are seeking a change to the law to recognize their relationship in the same way as others. The outcome of this challenge is not yet known.