HRLN gets protection for a newly married girl harrased by her family for asserting her right to choice.

11.04.2012, Delhi

In yet another case of a young girl being harrased by her family members for asserting her right to choice. In a case filed before the High Court of Delhi, the court orders Delhi Police for her protection.

The well educated girl who fled from Uttar Pradesh because her family was against her getting married to the person of her choice. She married this February against the wishes of her family, after which she and her partner were constantly threatened. The girl on false promise of social marriage was asked to return home . Her husband was later beaten by her brother and threatned to be implicated in false cases of kidnapping and abduction. The girl was also tortured and beaten up her family members. She was also verbally abused by the U.P. police once she returned home. The boy who is currently pursuing his studies abroad had to leave the country.

When the matter came to notice of HRLN, an urgent petition was filed in the court for protection of the young girl . The case was admitted as Writ Petition (Criminal) 1532 of 2012. Hon’ble High Court asked the respondents to file the reply and for the meantime, directed Delhi Police to ensure safety and protection of the girl while her stay in Delhi. This direction has been communicated to the concerned authorities by HRLN and the girl is now residing safely and securely in Delhi.

Harrasment of young couples who assert their right to choice is common in India. Not only family but also society and police are involved in this. In most of these cases the boy and his family are falsely booked for kidnapping. The police is an equal party and spare no chance in harassing the young couples. Once the couples return back to their homes they face physical abuse and torture by their family members. Their movement is restricted and they are locked inside their own house. Their documents are taken away and in few cases forcefully married again against their wishes. There is a strong need for strict laws to curb these crimes against the young couples who assert their right to choice.

For further details, please Contact

                                      Advocate Monica Joshi, 09911667995

                                    Advocate Anuj Castelino , 09650760842

Advocate Svetlana Correya, 09953671306

Smriti Minocha , 09811434363

Email: wji.delhi@hrln.org / litigation.delhi@hrln.org

Human Rights Law Network , Delhi

 

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