![[Shariat Showdown] Kerala HC Evaluates Handshakes Between Muslim Women and Men](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/woman-hijab-muslim-man-shaking-hands-outdoors_161094-6021.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Kerala High Court dismissed a petition to quash criminal proceedings against a man accused of targeting a Muslim woman for shaking hands with a male at a public event. The court affirmed that personal religious practices are subjective and must align with constitutional rights, emphasizing individual freedom and the personal nature of religious beliefs.
