Context: Karnataka passed a law protecting adults’ Freedom of Choice in Marriage and preventing honour-based crimes. It awaits the Governor’s assent.
- Right to marry: Part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21).
- Honour crimes: Violence against couples for marrying against caste/religion norms.
- Constitution ensures equality (Article 14) and freedom (Article 19).
- Lata Singh vs State of UP (2006) is a landmark Supreme Court of India case that upheld the right of major adults to marry of their own free will, regardless of caste or religion.
- The law removes need for parental consent for adult marriage.
- Provides legal protection and penalties for harassment or violence.
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