Live-In Couple Entitled to Protection from Parental Threats, Adults Free to Choose Partners: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that two consenting adults in a live-in relationship are entitled to protection of their life and liberty under Article 19 Constitution of India and Article 21 Constitution of India. The judgment was delivered by Justice Saurabh Banerjee in a petition filed by a young couple seeking police protection against threats allegedly issued by the father of the woman. Facts of the Petition The petitioners,…