Choice to Marry Across Faiths Is an Individual’s Autonomy, Beyond External Interference: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court, in a significant judgment reinforcing constitutional liberties, has ruled that every adult has the right to choose their life partner, including in interfaith marriages, and this decision is immune from external veto, even if it challenges social norms or parental expectations. The ruling was delivered by Justice Sanjeev Narula in the case titled MOHAMMAD SHAHNOOR MANSOORI v. STATE OF DELHI THROUGH COMMISSIONER OF POLICE & ANR.…