Indian Politics

Adult Man Free to Choose Religion and Marry, Rules Allahabad HC

Hindustan Times16h
THE BRIEF
1

The Allahabad High Court disposed of a habeas corpus petition regarding an adult man allegedly detained by his father following his conversion to Islam.

2

Justice Sandeep Jain noted that 31-year-old petitioner Ayush Malik is a major who voluntarily renounced Hinduism and married Chandni Qureshi against his father's wishes.

3

The court observed that allegations of detention and state authority involvement were serious, while an FIR had earlier been lodged under the UP unlawful conversion act.