(2023) is an ongoing case of Bombay High Court, which is considering comprehensive measures to sensitize the society and various branches of the State Government of Maharashtra to remove prejudices against the queer community.

Emphasizing their status as adults, the petitioners highlight the importance of respecting their consensual relationship and request for the right to live free from police intervention or parental interference.

[2][3][4] On 5 July 2023, the petitioners requested directives from the Bench to ensure adequate protection for one of them, aiming to safeguard her life, liberty, and dignity, while also making a plea to avoid any coercive actions against the petitioner.In response, the Maharashtra Police assured to provide protection by assigning a plainclothes constable to the same-sex couple, who had expressed concerns about potential threats from one partner's family.

[2][4] On 28 July 2023, the petitioners' counsel urged the court to establish guidelines for the police in handling cases involving queer individuals.

The bench proposed that the State Government of Maharashtra contemplate amending the rules for the police conduct in a manner similar to those in Tamil Nadu.