J & K HC Places Burden to Disproving Marriage of Couple Living Together on Challenger

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled that if two people live together and claim to be married, the onus is on the challenger to disprove their marital status.

Maria Rashid and her partner sought police protection, alleging threats from their families.

A single judge denied the request, citing discrepancies in their claims.

On appeal, a Division Bench noted that the couple failed to provide specific details of the threats.

Consequently, the Court directed the In-charge Women's Cell Police Station, Rambagh, to record their statements and provide security if a real threat was found.

With this, the appeal was disposed of.