Kerala HC Allows Lesbian Couple To Live Together, Who Were Separated By Parents
A lesbian couple that had been separated by their parents, who were opposed to the relationship were reunited by Kerala High Court on May 31. The court originally requested that the partner be brought before it, and when she did, she stated that she wished to live with the petitioner. The judge accepted their request since both women were grownups who wished to live together.
Tags: LGBTQ community, Kerala, High Court, Lesbian, parents
Courtesy: DNA India
Allahabad HC Turns Down Lesbian Couple's Plea To Recognise Their Union
The Allahabad High Court has turned down a lesbian couple's plea to recognize their wedding. The couple appeared before the court, and asserted that the Hindu Marriage Act is not against same-sex marriage. On the other hand, the counsel for the UP government insisted that same-sex marriage is not only legally invalid but also against the Indian culture. The court refused to recognize the marriage.
Tags: Same Sex Marriage, Gay Rights, gay marriage, Lesbian, love is love
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
MP Home Minister Warns; Dabur Withdraws Ad Featuring Lesbian Couple
Dabur India Limited on October 25 withdrew its advertisement featuring two lesbian women celebrating the Hindu festival of Karwa Chauth. The development came after Madhya Pradesh's Home Minister Narottam Mishara warned the company against legal action saying, ''Tomorrow, they'll come up with an advertisement that shows two men getting married. We cannot allow...objectionable content.'' ''We unconditionally apologise for… read-more
Tags: Dabur, Lesbian, Karva Chauth, Advertisment
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Statue Of 18th Century Lesbian Pirate Couple Restored In Britain
To express the gender-neutrality of Britain, a statue of two lesbian pirates - Anne Bonny and Mary Read - has been restored at London's Execution Docks. Designed by artist Amanda, the couple sculptured were among the most famous pirates of the 1700s. History professor Kate Williams said, “They broke gender boundaries and stunned people at the time.” The statue will be moved to Burgh Island in 2021.
Tags: LGBTQ, Lesbian, Pirates of the Caribbean, Lifestyle
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
EU Launches Its 'LGBTIQ Equality Strategy' To Empower The Community
To protect the rights of LGBTQ community, the EU's executive Commission on November 12 launched its 'LGBTIQ Equality Strategy'. The EU Commission Vice-President Vera Jourova said that discrimination of the community "belongs to the authoritarian playbook". While most of the EU member countries are open to the strategy, some right-wing governments like Poland and Hungary have hostility towards this. However, the proposed strategy aims to bring… read-more
Tags: LGBTQ, Gay Rights, European Union, Lesbian
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
UP: Lesbian Couple Requests Police Protection For Living Together
A lesbian couple living in Shamli district of Uttar Pradesh have requested for police protection after their families rejected their decision of living together and threatened them. The district magistrate on September 26, said that women are adults of age 22 and 23 respectively and are independent to live wherever they want to. The statements of the couple have been recorded and the sub-divisional magistrate will issue an order soon
Tags: Uttar Pradesh, Shamli, District, Lesbian
Courtesy: Mid-Day