Lesbian couple knock on SC door

8220;A test was recommended to determine Raj8217;s gender. But the result was not conclusive, according to the report. Gender determination is standard medical procedure. Unless that is done, nobody can determine the gender of a particular person,8221; said Awan.

Their case hit headlines in local and international media as it was the first of its kind in Pakistan.

Both have vowed to remain married to each other despite the sentence.

The couple was given the three-year sentence by LHC on May 28 on the ground that they were married despite both of them being women, violating the teachings of Islam and Pakistan8217;s Constitution.

Awan also pointed out that Lahore High Court sentenced the couple even though they tendered an apology. The

Lahore High Court, in its judgement, said that it took 8220;lenient view8221; of the trans-gender couple and gave a 8220;lighter sentence8221; because they tendered an unconditional apology.

The court dropped the 8220;unnatural offence8221; charges brought against the couple. Had they been charged under that they would have faced a life sentence.