Adult woman free to marry person of her choice, says Bombay HC in interfaith marriage case

Religion no bar: Bombay High Court backs 21-year-old woman's choice of husband

The Bombay High Court granted relief to a Hindu woman seeking protection after marrying a Muslim man. The bench reaffirmed an adult woman's freedom to choose her partner without force or pressure.

Adult woman free to choose life partner without force or pressure, says Bombay high court

Bombay High Court says adult woman free to choose life partner; directs police to act within law on interfaith marriage plea and protection request.

Adult woman free to marry person of her choice, says Bombay HC in interfaith marriage case

Noting that the woman is an adult, the court observed that she is “competent of taking a conscious decision and also making an informed choice”