In this article, the author brings forth several arguments to display that even though, same sex marriage upholds equal rights of every citizen, owing to India's diverse public opinion landscape, the people are not entirely ready to deal with the issues that can arise as a result of such recognition. Numerous existing laws will require major amendments, a Uniform Civil Code must be in place and customary religious beliefs shall face conflict. So the author opines the need for such recognition but only when volksgeist is ready to accept it.