Parental concerns cannot override adult woman's right to choose spouse: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court upheld a woman's right to marry a person of her choice, ruling that parental concerns cannot impede an adult's decision once they reach majority. In a Habeas Corpus plea, the Court ordered the release of a 27-year-old woman detained by her father due to her relationship with a petitioner from another religion. \r

Emphasizing individual choice, the Court cited the Supreme Court's precedent, stressing the importance of freedom from unlawful restraint. It affirmed that while respecting an individual's choice, legal frameworks must be upheld. \r

Advocates Nobel Raju, CR Rajakumar, and Aleena Jose represented the petitioner, while advocates T Sanjay and Sanil Kumar G represented the respondents.