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The Allahabad High Court has ruled that an adult woman’s voluntary decision to leave home, reside in a hostel, and marry of her own choice cannot be overturned via habeas corpus, even when family files missing person reports. This reinforces that personal liberty under Article 21 includes the right to self-determination in residence and relationships, and police must protect such autonomy - not act as agents of familial control.

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that compensation funds deposited in an FDR for a minor accident victim must be fully released upon attaining majority, rejecting arbitrary partial disbursements by claims tribunals. This sets a critical precedent protecting the financial autonomy of young survivors, ensuring they can access their full award for education, housing, or rehabilitation without bureaucratic delay.

Punjab & Haryana HC directs police to act on threat reports from adult couples in love marriages, affirming their right to life and liberty under Article 21, irrespective of marriage validity. The ruling clarifies that police protection does not grant immunity from criminal liability but mandates state intervention to prevent harm.

Jharkhand High Court holds that a major child's refusal to meet a parent cannot be overridden, establishing that autonomy supersedes parental or judicial preference in visitation.