Results for: Article 21

In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has upheld an adult’s constitutional right to choose their marriage partner and live with anyone they choose, under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The court quashed an FIR filed against a couple who married against the wishes of the woman’s uncle, stating that an adult citizen cannot be restricted from marrying or residing with a person of their choice. The judgment also highlighted the importance of protecting citizens from honor killings and the duty of the state to preserve human life. The court held the police responsible for failing to take action against the woman’s uncle and directed them to ensure the couple’s safety.

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has ruled that Muslims cannot claim rights in a live-in relationship when they have a living spouse, as such a relationship is not permitted under Islamic tenets. The court made the observation while hearing a writ petition by a couple seeking protection from police action after the woman’s parents filed a kidnapping case against the man. The court directed that the woman be sent to her parents under security.