22.07.2026
1. The petitioners, claiming to be major, have invoked the writ jurisdiction
of this Court under article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking
protection of their life and personal liberty. They submit that they have
solemnized their marriage out of their own free will and volition without
any coercion, inducement or undue influence. Their marriage, however,
is vehemently opposed by their respective family members particularly
private respondents No.4 and 5, who have allegedly extended threats of
physical harm and dire consequences, as such, seeks intervention of this
Court.
2. In support of their assertion that the marriage has been solemnized with
their own free will and consent, the petitioners have placed on record a
copy of the Nikah Nama dated 29.06.2026. The petitioner No.2 has also
produced her Secondary School Examination Certificate issued by the
Jammu & Kashmir State Board of School Education, which establishes
her date of birth and confirms that she had attained the age of majority
at the time of solemnization of the marriage. The petitioner No.1 is also
stated to be a major.
