#Majority and Autonomy

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that major individuals in consensual live-in relationships are entitled to police protection against threats from family members, affirming their right to personal autonomy under Article 21 and extending the scope of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act beyond marital ties. This sets a critical precedent for safeguarding adult couples from coercive family interference, regardless of marital status.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that habeas corpus cannot be invoked to secure the release of a major woman from parental home for marriage, affirming her right to autonomy.

Rajasthan High Court dismisses habeas corpus petition filed by father seeking custody of adult daughter in consensual live-in relationship, affirming autonomy of major individuals.