Adult Woman Free To Join Husband, Family Can’t Force Her: Patna High Court

The Patna High Court reiterated that an adult woman has the fundamental right to decide where and with whom she wishes to live. The Court held that a married woman may join her husband only after her wishes are personally verified with adequate safeguards.

A Major Woman Has Right To Live As Per Her Wishes, Cannot Be Illegally Detained By Police: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that a major woman has the right to live according to her own wishes and cannot be unlawfully detained by police. However, the Court clarified that she cannot reside as the wife of a man who is below the legally prescribed marriageable age.