Allahabad High Court quashes FIR against consenting married couple

The Allahabad High Court quashed an FIR against a married couple after the woman stated she had married of her own free will. The court rebuked Uttar Pradesh Police, saying such actions violate personal liberty, and ordered protection for the couple's matrimonial life.

The Allahabad High Court has directed Uttar Pradesh Police not to harass couples who have married of their own free will.

In a specific case, the court quashed an FIR against a married couple after the woman affirmed that her marriage was consensual. The bench stated that police intervention in such matters infringes upon personal liberty.

The ruling pertains to Section 87 BNS, emphasizing adult couples' rights and marriage choice. As reported by India Today, the court ordered protection for the couple's matrimonial life.

The decision underscores constitutional culture and personal liberty, marking a significant stance against unwarranted interference.

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Meghalaya High Court has permitted quashing POCSO cases in consensual 'Romeo-Juliet' teen relationships. Allahabad High Court ruled that a married person can live with a consenting adult woman. These judgments strengthen personal liberty.

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Uttarakhand Police have registered the first FIR invoking the Uniform Civil Code in a case alleging nikah halala along with dowry harassment and other offences.

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More than a year after Uttarakhand implemented the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in January 2025, state police remain unable to register cases under its provisions due to a pending software update on the centralised Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS). The issue surfaced in a Haridwar case involving resident Shaheen, where triple talaq and halala allegations led to an FIR under other laws but not UCC sections 30 and 32. A senior officer cited the absence of UCC provisions on CCTNS.

Rajasthan officials, with help from NGO Gayatri Seva Sansthan, prevented 13 child marriages set for Akshaya Tritiya across three districts. Nine cases were stopped in Udaipur, and two each in Pratapgarh and Sikar. The Child Welfare Committee acting chairperson said prompt action followed tips from the NGO.

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