Uttar Pradesh High Court orders police to protect same‑sex couple in live‑in relationship

The Allahabad High Court issued a directive ordering the Uttar Pradesh police to take all necessary measures to safeguard a same‑sex couple living together. The court's order emphasizes that the couple's right to personal safety must be upheld irrespective of their sexual orientation. Police officials have been instructed to monitor the situation closely and intervene if any threat or harassment arises. This intervention reflects the judiciary's role in reinforcing legal protection for LGBTQ+ individuals in the state. The ruling may set a precedent for future cases involving the safety of same‑sex partners in India.