19-Year-Old Woman Free to Live With Partner of Choice, Rules MP High Court in Habeas Corpus Case

The Madhya Pradesh High Court allowed a 19-year-old married woman to live with a partner of her choice after she refused to return to her husband or parents.

Hearing a habeas corpus plea filed by the husband alleging illegal detention, the Court found no such confinement, as the woman clearly expressed her voluntary decision.

Upholding her personal liberty, the Court permitted her to reside with the partner. 

To ensure her welfare, it appointed “Shourya Didis” (female mentors) to remain in contact and support her for six months.

[Abdhesh v. State of Madhya Pradesh]