Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses Interfaith Couple's Plea For Police Protection
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In their petition, the couple had sought direction from the court for police protection and registration of their marriage under the Special Marriage Act stating they will continue to follow their respective religions after marriage.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed an interfaith couple's pleas seeking police protection and registration of their marriage, observing that the union of a Muslim man with a “fire-worshipper” woman is not a valid wedding as per Muslim law.
“As per Mahomedan law, the marriage of a Muslim boy with a girl who is an idolatress or a fire-worshipper is not a valid marriage. Even if the marriage is registered under Special Marriage Act, the marriage would be no more a valid marriage and it would be an irregular (fasid) marriage,” a bench of HC comprising Justice G S Ahluwalia observed.
“It is not the case of the petitioners that in case marriage is not performed, then they are still interested to live in a live-in relationship. It is also not the case of petitioners that petitioner No.1 would accept Muslim religion. Under these circumstances, this court is of the considered opinion that no case is made out warranting interference," the bench's order of Monday read.
