Madras HC was hearing a protection plea filed by a same-sex couple on March 22, i.e. Monday, where in the court expressed its desire to hear the parties in-camera in view of the sensitivity involved in the matter.
The Bench of Justice N. Anand Venkatesh observed that: “The case in hand requires to be dealt with more sensitivity and empathy and it is a sample case of how society even now is grappling to come to terms with same-sex orientation. Considering the sensitiveness of the issue involved, this Court wants to hear the parties in-camera.”
Matter before the court: The case of the petitioners is that they have same sex relationship and the same is being opposed by the fourth and fifth Respondents, who are the father of the respective petitioners.
Submissions by the petitioners: Mr.Manuraj, learned counsel for the Petitioners submitted that the parents are not able to agree on the same sex relationship and hence, complaints came to be given before the respondents and two FIRs have been registered as girl missing case. Learned counsel further submitted that thereis a potential threat to the lifeand limb of the petitioners and the petitioners are being made to run from pillar to post to ensure their safety and security. He also submitted that the respondent police should be directed not to cause harassment to the Petitioners and also ensure that there is no danger from the fourth and fifth respondents (fathers of the respective petitioners) to their life and limb.
Submissions by respondent: The learned Government Advocate who took notice on behalf of the Respondent Police submitted that the Respondent Police will be instructed in this regard and the safety of the petitioners will be ensured. With this, the case has been held for further hearing on 29th March. -
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