Religion no bar: Bombay High Court backs 21-year-old woman's choice of husband
AI summary
The Bombay High Court granted protection to a 21-year-old Hindu woman who married a Muslim man, affirming that adults have the constitutional right to choose their life partner regardless of religion. The court rejected family interference and emphasized that police must act strictly within legal boundaries.
Key takeaways
- The Bombay High Court affirmed an adult woman's right to choose a partner regardless of religion.
- The court granted police protection to the couple after alleged family threats and abduction.
- Judges cited the Supreme Court's 2018 Shafin Jahan judgment to support the woman's autonomy.
- The bench declined to comment on police conduct but mandated strict adherence to the law.
Read the original at India Today
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