The Uttarakhand High Court granted police protection to an interfaith couple in a live-in relationship, provided they register their relationship under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) within 48 hours. The Court’s decision referenced the Supreme Court’s judgment in Lata Singh v. State of UP, which offers protection to interfaith couples. The UCC in Uttarakhand mandates registration for live-in couples.
The Allahabad High Court affirmed that interfaith couples can marry under the Special Marriage Act without needing to convert. The court also declared marriages solely based on personal agreements as legally invalid. This decision protects a couple facing threats and reinforces India’s secular and inclusive legal system. The case is scheduled for further hearing on July 10.
