Choices Of Sexual Preference Protected Under The Scheme Of Constitutional Morality: Calcutta HC

Ashok Kini

4 Feb 2019 11:41 AM IST

"We are of the view that such self-determination in the matter of sexual preference or consensual intercourse, even if not procreative, is inherent for the enjoyment of life and liberty of every individual and is protected under our scheme of constitutional morality and cannot be whittled down on the concept of morality or religion of others."

The Calcutta High Court observed that consensual cohabitation between two adults of the same sex cannot be termed as illegal. The bench comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Ravi Krishan Kapur observed thus while disposing a habeas corpus petition filed by one woman (X) who alleged that her lesbian partner (Y) is under illegal confinement. X had approached the High...

Choices Of Sexual Preference Protected Under The Scheme Of Constitutional Morality: Calcutta HC

Ashok Kini

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