Madras High Court affirms that same-sex couples can form ‘chosen families’ despite no legal recognition of marriage. Court slams police and family interference, citing personal liberty under Article 21.
The Madras High Court affirmed the rights of a same-sex couple, criticizing societal conservatism and police inaction. The court emphasized individual liberty, allowing a woman to leave her parents’ home with her partner. The judges highlighted the importance of human rights for all, recognizing same-sex relationships as valid family structures.