Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Allahabad High Court Frees Adult Man Allegedly Detained By Father
Ayush Malik asked the court for help because he said his father was keeping him from leaving.
Malik is 31 years old, so he is legally an adult.
He said he changed his religion to Islam by his own choice.
He also married Chandni Qureshi, even though his father did not approve.
Malik’s father complained to the police about the marriage and conversion.
The complaint led to a criminal case against Qureshi and some of her relatives.
The court looked at the papers and said Malik appeared to have acted voluntarily.
It ruled that he was free to decide what to do.
The Allahabad High Court disposed of Ayush Malik’s habeas corpus petition.
Malik alleged that his father illegally detained him after his conversion and marriage.
The court said Malik is an adult and free to make his own choices.
The petition said Malik converted to Islam voluntarily and married Chandni Qureshi.
Malik’s father filed a police complaint, leading to an FIR against Qureshi and relatives.
- Who
- Ayush Malik, his father Devraj Singh Malik, and Chandni Qureshi were involved; Justice Sandeep Jain heard the case.
- What
- The Allahabad High Court disposed of a habeas corpus petition alleging that Malik was illegally detained by his father.
- When
- The petition was disposed of on September 16; the court had ordered Malik’s production on September 9 for September 16.
- Where
- The matter was heard by the Allahabad High Court in Prayagraj, while the related FIR was registered at Shamli Police Station.
- Why
- Malik alleged unlawful detention after converting to Islam and marrying Qureshi against his father’s wishes.
Petitioner’s Account
Father’s Objection
Alleged detention
Petitioner’s Account
Malik’s counsel alleged that his father illegally detained him in collusion with state authorities.
Father’s Objection
The father was the subject of the detention allegation; the report does not provide a detailed response from him.
Conversion and marriage
Petitioner’s Account
The petition said Malik voluntarily converted to Islam without coercion, undue influence, or inducement and married Chandni Qureshi by choice.
Father’s Objection
Malik’s father opposed the conversion and marriage and lodged a police complaint after they took place.
Legal proceedings
Petitioner’s Account
The petitioner sought court intervention, describing the alleged detention and state involvement as serious.
Father’s Objection
The father’s complaint resulted in an FIR against Qureshi and her relatives under the stated conversion law and the BNS.
- Petitioner
- Ayush Malik, aged 31
- Petition type
- Habeas corpus petition
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Judge
- Justice Sandeep Jain
- Marriage
- Malik married Chandni Qureshi after converting to Islam
- Police case
- An FIR was filed under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, and the BNS
- Court finding
- The court said Malik is a major and free to do what he wishes