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In the spirit of Pride: Kerala High Court reunites lesbian couple separated by parents

  • Krishnapriya Sreekumar
  • Jun 1, 2022
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jul 4, 2022

Adhila Nazrin, 22 and Fathima Noora, 23 were reunited by the Kerala High Court through a landmark verdict

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Image Credit: Kerala High Court (File Photo), A Sneesh | EPS


The Kerala High Court, whilst allowing a Habeas Corpus petition moved by one Adhila alleging that her partner, Fathima, was forcefully taken away by her parents, came to the couple's aid by reuniting them.


A Division Bench of Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice C Jayachandran whilst hearing the Habeas Corpus plea in-camera, observed: "We were of the opinion that the petitioner and the daughter of respondents 4 & 5 should be left to live their lives as part of their informed choice. We direct that the couple, as per their wish, be taken back to the Safe Home now...We find no reason to hold them back"

As the hearing was held in-camera, no other person other than the couple was allowed to be present in the Court Hall.


Upon finding out about the couple, both their families objected and subjected them to verbal and physical abuse, demanding an end to their relationship. Adhila uploaded a video on Facebook alleging that her partner was isolated at her parent's house and was being subjected to illegal conversion therapy. Thereupon, Adhila lodged a complaint with the police and later filed a Habeas Corpus petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The Court then ordered Fathima's personal attendance in Court, and upon such appearance, her desire to unite with her partner was expressed and thereupon granted by the Court.



[Adhila Nasarin v. Commissioner of Police & Ors., W.P (Crl.) No. 476 of 2022]




Special Note: In the spirit of Pride Month 2022, one ought not to forget the judgment in Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India, a landmark judgment that paved the way to justice for couples such as Adhila and Fathima, who may not have found any solace in the Indian Legal System, if not for the 2018 verdict.

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