{"id":381923,"date":"2026-04-22T13:30:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T08:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=381923"},"modified":"2026-04-22T14:05:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T08:35:56","slug":"consenting-adults-free-to-choose-partner-protection-from-all-del-hc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2026\/04\/22\/consenting-adults-free-to-choose-partner-protection-from-all-del-hc\/","title":{"rendered":"Consenting Adults Have the Right to Choose Life Partners and Seek Protection even from Parents, Relatives or Friends: Delhi HC"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.animate-charcter{background-image: linear-gradient(-225deg, #231557 0%, #44107a 29%, #ff1361 67%, #fff800 100%); background-size: 200% auto; -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; animation: textclip 0s linear infinite;}\n@keyframes textclip {to {background-position: 200% center;}}\n<\/style>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">Disclaimer: This has been reported after the availability of the order of the Court and not on media reports so as to give an accurate report to our readers.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Delhi High Court:<\/span> In a writ petition filed by the petitioners under Article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0001574969\" target=\"_blank\">226<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0002726967\" target=\"_blank\">Constitution of India<\/a> read with Section <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-9001804270\" target=\"_blank\">528<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-9001804327\" target=\"_blank\">Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023<\/a> (BNSS) seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the State authorities to grant protection against threats to their life and limb at the hands of the father of one of the woman, the Single Judge Bench of Saurabh Banerjee, J., affirmed the petitioners&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/12\/26\/live-in-relationships-not-illegal-allahabad-hc-grants-protection-to-13-couples\/\" target=\"_blank\">right to live with dignity and liberty<\/a> and directed the State machinery to ensure their protection against any threats or coercion. The Court observed that,<\/p>\n<p class=\"animate-charcter\" style=\"margin-bottom: 3%; margin-left: 36pt; font-style: italic;\">&#8220;The petitioners are grown up consenting individual who are adults and are open to make their own choices out of their respective free will, be it that of choosing their respective life partners.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%; font-weight: bold;\">Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/11\/13\/authorities-must-take-immediate-action-in-protection-pleas-ph-hc\/\" target=\"_blank\">Authorities must act immediately in Protection pleas; delay attracts liability: P&amp;H High Court in a young married couple&#8217;s plea<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Brief Facts<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">In the present case, the two petitioners, who were grown up consenting adults, had solemnised their marriage on 18 March 2026 according to Hindu Vedic rites and customs. The grievance of the petitioners was directed primarily against the woman&#8217;s father who was allegedly constantly intimidating them, and threatening them with grave physical harm, thereby interfering with their fundamental right to life and personal liberty. Due to these threats the petitioners were residing outside Delhi out of fear but intended to reside at the address of Petitioner 2.<\/p>\n<h3>Analysis and Decision<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">The Court stated that the petitioners were &#8220;grown up consenting individuals&#8221; who were &#8220;open to make their own choices out of their respective free will&#8221;, including the choice of a life partner. Once such a decision is taken and the &#8220;cerebral vow of marriage&#8221; is undertaken, they are entitled to live with liberty and dignity, as guaranteed under Part III of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0002726967\" target=\"_blank\">Constitution of India<\/a>. It further clarified that this protection extends not only against society at large but also against parents, relatives, and friends, if necessary.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">The Court relied on <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Shafin Jahan<\/span> v. <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Asokan K.M.<\/span>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-9000031872\" target=\"_blank\">(2018) 16 SCC 368<\/a> and <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Lata Singh<\/span> v. <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">State of U.P.<\/span>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0000037920\" target=\"_blank\">(2006) 5 SCC 475<\/a>, to affirm an adult individual&#8217;s right to marry a person of their choice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">The Court allowed the petition and granted protection to the petitioners with permission to contact the Head\/Beat Constable, or the SHO of Police Station Sangam Vihar, Delhi, whenever required for assistance. It directed the SHO and Beat Constable concerned to take &#8220;all possible steps&#8221; to provide adequate assistance and protection and act in accordance with law whenever the need arises. Further, if the petitioners shift residence to another jurisdiction, they must inform the SHO concerned within three days and the new SHO should similarly ensure protection.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">Accordingly, the writ petition was disposed of in the above terms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%; font-weight: bold;\">Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/06\/16\/punjab-and-haryana-hc-directs-circulation-sops-regarding-run-away-couples\/\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;Court flooded with litigation due to ignorance of SOPs&#8221;; Punjab &amp; Haryana HC directs circulation of SOPs regarding run-away couples seeking protection<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">[<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #632423;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Kirti<\/span> v. <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">State (NCT of Delhi)<\/span>, W.P.(CRL) 1203\/2026, CRL.M.A. 11493\/2026-Exp, decided on 15-4-2026<\/span>]<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Advocates who appeared in this case:<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 18pt;\">Mr. Rahul Sharma &amp; Ms. Shailja, Advs., <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Counsel for the Petitioners<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 18pt;\">Mr. Yasir Rauf Ansari, ASC, <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Counsel for the Respondent\/State<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 18pt;\">SI Rahul Rathi PS Sangam Vihar<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #000080;\">Buy Constitution of India &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebcwebstore.com\/product\/the-constitution-of-india-coat-pocket-edition?products_id=100647\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebcwebstore.com\/product\/the-constitution-of-india-coat-pocket-edition?products_id=100647\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/ebcwebstore\/images\/the-constitution-of-india-coat-pocket-edition-Gopal-Sankaranarayanan-ebc-front-cover.JPG\" alt=\"Constitution of India\" 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