Delhi High Court directs police to protect inter-caste couples who marry without family consent facing threats
- Published on: Apr 21, 2023
The Delhi High Court recently heard a plea from an intercaste couple who had married against the wishes of the girl's family and were receiving threats. The court suggested that the Delhi Police establish a "runaway couple cell" to assist and support couples who marry without their families' consent, as directed by the Supreme Court in the Ashok Kumar Todi case in 2011.
The Ashok Kumar Todi case involved a man who married a woman from a different caste without the consent of her family and was falsely accused of her murder. The Supreme Court directed police authorities to ensure that intercaste or inter-religious couples are not harassed or subjected to threats or violence. The court ruled that parents cannot give threats, commit or instigate acts of violence or harass those who undergo inter-caste or inter-religious marriages.
The Delhi High Court has taken cognizance of the Supreme Court's direction in the Ashok Kumar Todi case and suggested that the Delhi Police establish a "runaway couple cell" to assist and support such couples. The court has also directed the police to provide the couple with the phone numbers of the concerned SHO and beat constable for emergencies. This step is likely to boost the protection of inter-caste and inter-religious couples and send a clear message to families who use violence or threats to prevent such marriages.
The court's decision to direct the police to establish a runaway couple cell is significant in ensuring the safety and security of couples who marry without their families' consent. The cell can provide much-needed support to such couples and help them navigate the legal and social challenges they may face. The Delhi High Court's decision highlights the importance of protecting the rights of individuals to choose their partners and marry freely, without coercion or violence.
In conclusion, the Delhi High Court's suggestion to establish a "runaway couple cell" to assist and support inter-caste and inter-religious couples who marry without their families' consent is a significant step in protecting their safety and security. The court's decision aligns with the Supreme Court's direction in the Ashok Kumar Todi case and is a clear message to families who use violence or threats to prevent such marriages. Protecting individuals' rights to choose their partners and marry freely is essential in a democratic and pluralistic society, and the court's decision reinforces this fundamental principle of law.
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