Hindu-Muslim Couple: MP HC Rejects Family’s Habeas Corpus Plea After Noting Woman Is A Major

The Madhya Pradesh High Court declined to grant the family custody of an adult Hindu woman who has voluntarily left her parental home to live with her Muslim partner. The Court observed that since she is a major and not under wrongful confinement, and has expressly stated that she does not wish to return, no further orders under the family’s habeas corpus petition are needed. This judgment underscores individual autonomy, especially in inter-faith relationships, reaffirming that adult consent and personal liberty must guide court decisions in domestic disputes. (Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news)