Chinmayee Jena v. State of Odisha
Chinmayee Jena versus State of Odisha & Ors. (2020) is case where the Orissa High Court upheld the right of self-determination of gender as an integral part of personal autonomy and self-expression. The Court upheld that the couple has the right to decide their sexual preferences including the right to stay as live-in partners as consenting adults. The court granted the couple police protection.[1][2][3][4]
| Chinmayee Jena v. State of Odisha | |
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| Court | Orissa High Court |
| Full case name | Chinmayee Jena versus State of Odisha & Ors. |
| Decided | 24 August 2020 |
| Citation(s) | W. P. (CRL) No. 57 of 2021 |
| Case opinions | |
| The right of self-determination of gender is an integral part of personal autonomy and self-expression. The adults have the right to decide their sexual preferences, including the right to stay as live-in partners as consenting adults. | |
| Court membership | |
| Judges sitting | S. K. Mishra J. and Savitri Ratho J. |
| Case opinions | |
| Decision by | S. K. Mishra J. and Savitri Ratho J. |
| Keywords | |
| Cohabitation Rights, Transgender Recognition | |
See also
References
- Chinmayee Jena versus State of Odisha & Ors., Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 57 of 2020 (Orissa High Court).
- "CHINMAYEE JENA VS STATE OF ODISHA & OTHERS". South Asian Translaw Database. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
- Upadhyay, Sparsh (2020-08-25). "'Love Knows No Bound Has Expanded Its Bounds To Include Same-Sex Relationships': Orissa HC Allows Same-Sex Live-In Couple To Stay Together [Read Judgment]". www.livelaw.in. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
- "Can same-sex couple live together under one roof? – The Leaflet". theleaflet.in. 2022-06-16. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
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