The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to implement guidelines for the protection of inter-caste couples. Background: The court was hearing a petition filed by an inter-caste couple who had faced harassment from their families. Parties: The petitioners, Aishwarya and her husband, had approached the court seeking protection. Legal issues: The court considered the issue of whether the state government had a duty to protect inter-caste couples from harassment. Court observations: The court observed that the state government had failed to implement guidelines for the protection of inter-caste couples and directed it to do so. Significance: The order is significant as it highlights the need for state governments to take proactive steps to protect inter-caste couples from harassment and ensure their safety and well-being.