Allahabad High Court directs UP Police to protect same-sex couple

The Allahabad High Court directed the Uttar Pradesh Police to ensure the safety of an inter-faith same-sex couple in a live-in relationship.

Justice Gautam Chowdhary stated that being in a live-in relationship is a fundamental right of two adult citizens who choose to live together voluntarily.

The court emphasized that lack of marital recognition does not give anyone the liberty to attack the dignity and physical safety of adult citizens.