Supreme Court Upholds Right to Choose Life Partner

In a case of an inter-caste marriage from Karnataka; the Supreme Court on 8th February, underscored the right of the adults to choose their life partner.

Highlights of the Verdict

  • The Supreme Court bench upheld the right of adults to choose a life partner and added that it is time society learns to accept inter-caste and inter-faith marriages without hounding the couples.
  • It further noted that it would “hardly be a desirable social exercise” for parents to shun their children only because they decided to marry outside their caste or community.
  • The judges also emphasised on the need for specific guidelines and ....
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