CJI Sanjiv Khanna Dismisses Parents Plea: “Child Not Chattel, Accept Marriage Of Your Major Daughter”

Today, On 13th December, Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna dismissed a petition from parents seeking to annul their adult daughter’s marriage, emphasizing that individuals have the right to make personal decisions. The court underscored the legal autonomy of consenting adults and urged parents to respect their child’s choice, reinforcing progressive values in India.