Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Police Protection to Inter Caste Married Couple

The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed police protection to an inter-caste couple who alleged threats and harassment from relatives after their marriage.

The Court noted that both petitioners were majors and had solemnised the marriage voluntarily. It is observed that adults are entitled to marry a person of their choice and live without interference.

Relying on Supreme Court precedents, the Court said that attempts to falsely implicate the couple in criminal cases or threaten them infringe their personal liberty and dignity.

It directed the Superintendent of Police to ensure their safety and prevent any unlawful acts.

[Smt Neha Yadav & Ors. v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors.]