The Jammu & Kashmir High Court dismissed a father's habeas corpus petition seeking the tracing of his 20-year-old daughter after she confirmed that she had married a person of her choice voluntarily. The court held that an adult cannot be compelled to live with a parent or any other person against her wishes in the absence of illegal detention.
Read Full ArticleJammu & Kashmir High Court directs police to protect a major woman and her chosen partner, holding that her voluntary will and choice of life partner must remain protected despite parental opposition.
Allahabad HC rules couples marrying without family consent can’t seek police protection unless there’s a clear and serious threat to their life or liberty.
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