The Punjab & Haryana High Court on Wednesday refused to grant custody of a minor Muslim daughter to her father, who married against her parents wishes as it noted that her marriage was valid as per.
Even though the detenue was a minor, the petitioner's marriage to his wife was completed of their own free will and was acknowledged as valid as both parties were Muslims.
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine the question of whether a Muslim girl who has attained the age of 15 years is competent to enter into a contract of marriage with a person of her choice.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, on his part, submitted before a bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul this is an important issue, and he is not against the protection granted. Mehta said, but can the court pass an order against the penal provisions?The
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, on his part, submitted before a bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul this is an important issue, and he is not against the protection granted. Mehta said, but can the court pass an order against the penal provisions?The