Love marriage issue

Dear Madam,

You are entitled to FREE legal aid.

Contact:

District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Hazaribagh

Located in the District Court Complex

Ask for Legal Aid Counsel

Say:
“I am facing family pressure against my choice of marriage. I need free legal help and counselling.”

They can:

Counsel your parents legally

Provide protection orders if needed

Arrange mediation legally.

Law does not require the groom to have a “stable job”.

Marriage is not dependent on income or caste.

Asking time for stability is social concern, not a legal bar.

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/woman reaching a marriageable age marries or intends to marry according to his/her choice, he/she 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 along with the Chairperson, National Commission for Women and State Commission for Women who are empowered to investigate complaints related to domestic violence or infringement of fundamental or constitutional rights or atrocities faced by women by sending an email to ncw@nic.in or filing an online complaint on their official website.. You can file a private complaint against your 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. You can seek help from NGOs who render dedicated services to the women in distress. If required, consult with an experienced Advocate practicing matrimonial issues or criminal cases to navigate the issue in the right way.