Police Protection Ordered for 12 Live-in Couples; Court Says State Must Protect Every Citizen: Allahabad High Court

In a landmark judgment, the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday ordered police protection for 12 live-in couples who faced threats from their families. Justice Vivek Kumar Singh emphasized that adults in a live-in relationship are entitled to protection of life and personal liberty under the Constitution of India. The couples had approached the court after facing inadequate response from the district police. Fundamental Rights Not Limited By Marriage The Court…