Supreme Court Upholds Right to Choose Life Partner

In a case of an inter-caste marriage from Karnataka; the Supreme Court on 8^th 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 ....