Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Allahabad HC Protects Couple, Warns of Honor Killing
The Allahabad High Court stepped in to protect a couple who were worried about being harmed because they got married.
The woman's family had filed a complaint against them.
The court said the police must protect the couple and that the police chief would be in trouble if the couple was hurt.
The court emphasized that as adults, the couple had the right to choose each other.
The court also told the woman’s family to stop contacting the couple.
The Allahabad High Court granted police protection to a couple fearing honor killing.
The court held the SSP, Bulandshahr, personally liable for any harm to the couple.
The couple sought protection after the woman's father filed an FIR against them.
The court affirmed the couple's right to choose their life partner under Article 21.
The court restrained the woman's family from harassing or contacting the couple.
- Who
- Allahabad High Court; a 23-year-old woman and her husband.
- What
- The Allahabad High Court granted police protection to a couple fearing honor killing.
- When
- June 9, 2025 (Court ruling)
- Where
- Allahabad High Court, Bulandshahr
- Why
- To protect the couple from potential harm and ensure their personal liberty.
Couple's Stance
Family's Stance
Family Acceptance
Couple's Stance
The couple wants to be together.
Family's Stance
The woman's family members are against the marriage
Protection from Harassment
Couple's Stance
The couple seeks police protection against harassment.
Family's Stance
The woman's father filed an FIR against the couple.
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- SSP
- Bulandshahr
- Case Crime No.
- 0445 of 2025
- Legal Section
- Article 21; Section 87 of the BNS
- Next Hearing
- July 7