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Dear Client,
Once a person becomes a major or adult, his or her decision in the marriage or career prevails. Parents or any person cannot force or oblige a person to make a lifetime decision against his/her will or consent which is unconstitutional and impermissible under the law. If a man reaching a marriageable age marries or intends to marry according to his choice, he did no wrong or crime, and that marriage cannot be objectionable or questionable even by the parents on the grounds of caste or religion or for any reasons. An adult person reaching marriageable age has the right to choose his or her life partner. In the given scenario, filing a writ of Habeas Corpus before the High Court is a viable option to navigate the matter effectively. Apart from this, you can inform your plights/ordeals online (https://nhrc.nic.in/complaints/complaints/how-to-file-a-complaints) to the Chairperson, the National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi and the State Human Rights Commission who are empowered to investigate complaints related to domestic violence or infringement of fundamenatal or constitutional rights. of any citizen. You can file a private complaint against her parents in the court of the Magistrate under Section 223 of BNSS which outlines the procedure for a Magistrate to take cognizance of an offence. Upon receiving a complaint, the Magistrate shall examine the complainant and any witnesses present. This examination is conducted under oath, and the substance of the examination is documented and signed by the complainant, witnesses, and the Magistrate. If the Magistrate finds sufficient grounds for proceeding with the complaint, he may issue a summons or warrant to the accused under Section 227 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023. If required, consult with an experienced Advocate practicing matrimonial issues or criminal cases to navigate the issue in the right way.
Posted On 26-Aug-2025
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