Madras High Court Upholds Rights of Same-Sex Couple, Criticizes Police and Parental Interference

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.

High Court Upholds Lesbian Couple’s Right To Live Together, Parents Told Not To ‘Interfere’

The Andhra Pradesh High Court upheld the right of a lesbian couple to live together, addressing a habeas corpus petition concerning one partner’s detainment by her father. The court emphasized that adults can make personal choices regarding relationships and ordered the parents not to interfere, affirming the couple’s right to their relationship.