Adults have right to choose their matrimonial partner irrespective of religion, says Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court said, "It cannot be disputed that two adults have the right of choice of their matrimonial partner irrespective of the religion professed by them."

Allahabad: The Allahabad High Court has said that two adults have the right to choose their matrimonial partner irrespective of the religion they profess.

The bench comprising justices Manoj Kumar Gupta and Deepak Verma passed the order on a petition filed by Shifa Hasan and her Hindu partner. The petitioners said they are in love with each other and living together of their own will, but faced a threat to their lives.

The court granted protection to the interfaith couple and said not even their parents can object to their relationship.