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I have been in a relationship with my girlfriend for 5 years, but her family is not agreeing to our marriage, even though there are no caste issues. My family has also tried several times to convince them, but they are not listening. My main question is, how can I legally release her from her father's house if they try to forcefully marry her to someone else? What legal actions can I take, and what legal rights do I have over her until we get married? Can I file a writ petition for habeas corpus?
Sir, your girlfriend has the legal right to choose her life partner, as per Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees personal liberty and the right to live with dignity. Forced marriages are illegal under Indian law. Filing habeas corpus may not be legal remedy to this so you may consider filing police complaint with the help of an expert lawyer who will assist you in obtaining protection order. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.