The Rajasthan High Court said that two consenting adults have the right to live in a relationship even without attaining the legal marriageable age. The Court stressed that Article 21 protects such personal choices and ensures freedom and safety.
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has emphasized that the legal system should adopt a compassionate approach when dealing with criminal cases involving adolescent love. The court stressed that “understanding” should be prioritized over “punishment,” and the law must evolve to recognize relationships between adolescents that are consensual and free from coercion.
