interfaith couple

The Allahabad High Court...

A Delhi High Court judgment regarding protection to a same sex interfaith couple reaffirms the principles of consent, love and individual freedom and paves the way for more inclusivity in society

A Delhi High Court vacation Bench led by Justice Subramonium Prasad issued notice to the Delhi Government and the concerned Station House Officer; and directed the said SHO to ensure adequate protection and safety be given to the couple.

It is further clarified that the fact of the petitioner having converted to Islam would not be a relevant factor while ensuring that there is no interference in the liberty of the petitioners unless there is any allegation by petitioner no.1 regarding forcible conversion.

The Court allowed the petition on the ground of the woman being an adult and said, "the woman has the right to live her life on her own terms." The Court also quashed an FIR lodged against the couple in Kotwali Dehat Police Station of District Etah.