Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Supreme Court Grants Bail in Interfaith Marriage Case
Aman, who married someone of a different faith, was arrested.
The Supreme Court said he could be released because the families agreed to the marriage.
Aman had been in jail for six months.
The court said the state couldn't stop them from living together since everyone was okay with the marriage.
Aman must cooperate with the trial.
The Supreme Court granted bail to Aman Siddiqui.
Siddiqui was arrested under Uttarakhand's anti-conversion law.
He was in jail for about six months.
The Court stated the state cannot object to the marriage.
The marriage was arranged with consent from both families.
- Who
- Aman Siddiqui and the Supreme Court.
- What
- The Supreme Court granted bail to Aman Siddiqui.
- When
- After nearly six months in jail.
- Where
- The Supreme Court.
- Why
- Because the marriage was consensual and supported by both families.
State's Concerns
Supreme Court's Decision
Violation of Law vs. Consensual Marriage
State's Concerns
The accused was arrested for violating the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act.
Supreme Court's Decision
The marriage had consent from both families.
- Defendant
- Aman Siddiqui
- Charge
- Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act
- Time in Jail
- Nearly six months
- Court Granting Bail
- Supreme Court of India
Sources
Supreme Court grants bail to muslim man jailed for interfaith marriage
SC grants bail to Uttarakhand man jailed for interfaith marriage, says ‘state can’t object…they married as per wishes of parents’
'State Can't Object When Families Agree': SC Grants Bail To Man Jailed For Interfaith Marriage
‘State can’t object if families agree’: SC grants bail to man arrested after inter-faith marriage
