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Woman Freed from Father's Custody, Allowed to Live with Muslim Husband by HC
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News18•22-09-2026, 23:30
Woman Freed from Father's Custody, Allowed to Live with Muslim Husband by HC
- •The Allahabad High Court freed 26-year-old Sonika Chauhan from her father's custody, allowing her to live with her Muslim husband, Akbar Khan.
- •Justice Sandeep Jain passed the order on a habeas corpus petition after Sonika Chauhan was produced before the court.
- •Sonika Chauhan, a graduate, stated she voluntarily married Akbar Khan and wished to reside with him, alleging her father confined her due to his disapproval.
- •Her father, Lakshman Singh Chauhan, claimed his daughter was blackmailed and coerced by Akbar Khan, but the court found otherwise.
- •The court affirmed an adult's fundamental right to choose a partner and live according to their wishes, directing police to ensure the couple's security and warning family members against interference.
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The Allahabad High Court freed 26-year-old Sonika Chauhan from her father Lakshman Singh Chauhan's custody and allowed her to live with her Muslim husband, Akbar Khan, following a habeas corpus petition.
Sonika Chauhan stated during court interaction that she is 26 years old, a graduate, and has voluntarily entered into a matrimonial alliance with Akbar Khan to reside with him.
The court held that a person who has attained the age of majority has the fundamental right to choose their partner and lead their life based on personal wishes, which cannot be dictated or controlled by family members.
