Jamath Denying NOC For 'Nikah' To Eligible Muslim Woman Violates Her Right To Life Under Article 21: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has ruled that if a jurisdictional Jamath denies a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to an eligible Muslim woman for solemnising her Nikah, it amounts to a violation of her fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. The judgment was delivered by Justice G.R. Swaminathan in a case involving arbitrary refusal of NOC due to…
