Forcing Spouse To Convert Religion Constitutes Violence And Cruelty: Madras High Court

In a landmark ruling, the Madras High Court has held that forcing a spouse to convert to another religion without their consent amounts to mental cruelty and violence. The judgment, delivered by Justices N Seshasayee and L Victoria Gowri of the Madurai Bench, underscores the violation of personal liberty and the fundamental right to life and freedom of religion guaranteed under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Court's Ruling on…