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Who gets to define family—law, society, or love?
In this episode of the India Law Podcast, we break down the landmark judgment of the Madras High Court in H.C.P. No. 990 of 2025, where the Court recognized that family is not limited to marriage—and that same-sex couples too are constitutionally protected under Article 21.
We unpack:
The habeas corpus petition filed by a same-sex partner
The Court's reliance on Navtej Johar, Shafin Jahan, Deepika Singh, and the Yogyakarta Principles
Why constitutional morality must prevail over social morality
How this ruling advances LGBTQIA+ rights and redefines the meaning of family
This case is more than a legal precedent—it's a reminder that dignity, autonomy, and love are at the heart of the Constitution.
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