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Allahabad HC Rebukes UP Police
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 07:40 AM
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The Allahabad High Court has directed the UP Police to investigate crimes, not marriages of consenting adults. A penalty has been imposed on the police and the girl's father.
The Allahabad High Court has taken a significant step in upholding the rights of consenting adults in marriage. The court has clearly stated that the police should focus on investigating crimes rather than interfering in the personal lives of individuals. This directive comes after the court imposed a penalty on the police and the father of a girl who had gotten married with her consent. The court's decision is seen as a strong message to the authorities to respect the autonomy of individuals in matters of marriage.