Muslim Girls Can Get Married At 16 Years Of Age: Punjab And Haryana High Court
After reaching the age of 16, a Muslim girl can marry the person of her choice, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday said while giving a verdict. The court said that a Muslim girl over the age of 16 can enter into a marital relationship with the person of her choice. Recently, a 21-year-old man and an 16-year-old girl got married in Pathankot without the consent of the family. But the family wanted to get them separated, the couple approached the court seeking security. The case was heard in the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday. Justice Yashjit Singh Bedi said, "The petitioners (couple) cannot be deprived of the fundamental rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution just because they got married against the wishes of their families." Justice Bedi Shariat referred t...
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