XYZ v. State of Maharashtra
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| XYZ v. State of Maharashtra | |
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| Court | Bombay High Court |
| Full case name | XYZ & Anr. versus State of Maharashtra & Ors. |
| Decided | TBA |
| Citations | C.W.P. No. 11737 of 2023 |
| Court membership | |
| Judges sitting | Revati Mohite Dere, J. and Gauri Godse J. |
| Case opinions | |
| Decision by | Revati Mohite Dere J. and Gauri Godse J. |
| Keywords | |
| Cohabitation Rights, Queer Relationships, Police Misconduct | |
XYZ & Anr. versus State of Maharashtra & Ors. (2023) is an ongoing case of Bombay High Court, which is considering comprehensive measures to sensitize the society and various branches of the State Government of Maharashtra to remove prejudices against the queer community.[1][2]
The first petitioner, aged 28, holds dual degrees and is not a resident of Maharashtra. The second petitioner, a 32-year-old hospital worker, resides in Maharashtra. Having met on social media in 2020, the petitioners are engaged in a consensual same-sex relationship and have chosen to live together. The first petitioner, of her own volition, left her home to cohabit with the second petitioner in Maharashtra. It's worth noting that the first petitioner had previously attempted to live with the second petitioner but was compelled to return home by her parents. Emphasizing their status as adults, the petitioners highlight the importance of respecting their consensual relationship and request for the right to live free from police intervention or parental interference.[2][3][4]
The petitioners sought directives from the Bench to secure suitable protection for one of them, aiming to safeguard her life, liberty, and dignity, while also requesting that no coercive measures be taken against the petitioner.[2][3][4]