High Court directs Uttar Pradesh Police to ensure safety of same-sex couple in live-in relationship
The Allahabad High Court instructed Uttar Pradesh police to protect a same‑sex couple cohabiting in a live‑in arrangement. Citing the Supreme Court’s ruling that such relationships are a fundamental right for consenting adults, the bench ordered authorities to ensure the pair’s safety. The court emphasized police duty to prevent intimidation and ordered regular monitoring of the couple’s whereabouts.