Question
Download Solution PDFIn February 2021, In which of the following cases did the Court observe that the consent of a family is not needed once two adults decide to marry?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Laxmibai Chandaragi v. The State of Karnataka.
Key Points
- Laxmibai Chandaragi B v. State of Karnataka(2021) - Upholding the Personal Liberty.
- The Indian Supreme Court rendered a landmark decision in the Laxmibai Chandaragi B v. State of Karnataka(2021) and others case, upholding the basic right under Article 21 of the Constitution to choose one's life mate.
- The court stressed that a person's decision on marriage should not be influenced by caste, social conventions, or family approval.
Additional Information
- Satbir Singh v. State of Haryana - related to dowry death.
- Supreme court mentioned 12 guidelines related to dowry death
- The meaning of "soon before death" was clarified by the Supreme Court. It provided the trial court with guidelines stating that "soon before her death" does not imply that the court should remember that there should be a proper relationship between dowry death and cruelty for dowry asked by the husband or relatives just before the death of a woman.
- Rahul Sharma Vs National Insurance Company Ltd (2021) -
- The case challenges the modified compensation part of a previous judgment of the High Court of Delhi.
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This judgment stated that she will be liable for 40% of future prospects in her income even though she is self-employed.
- Devilal vs. State of Madhya Pradesh - Prevention of Untouchability
- The Devilal v. State of MP case is significant because it centers on an Untouchability occurrence. Untouchability is a wicked practice that has been practiced in both rural and some urban regions from ancient times.
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