TEHSEEN MANZOOR AND ANOTHER SHEIKH AIJAZ ADN ISHFAQ MAJEED WANI vs UNION TERRITORY OF J AND K (HOME) AND OTHERS — WP(C)/1251/2026
Case under Article 226-Section103 Section 226. Disposed: Contested--Disposed Off on 03rd June 2026.
CNR: JKHC010026112026
Filing Number
WP(C)/1986/2026
Filing Date
01-06-2026
Registration No
WP(C)/1251/2026
Registration Date
01-06-2026
Judge
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.A. CHOWDHARY
Coram
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.A. CHOWDHARY
Bench Type
SINGLE BENCH
Category
SB OTHER WRIT PETITIONS ( 101 )
Sub-Category
MATTERS SEEKING PROTECTION ORDERS ( 23 )
Judicial Branch
OTHER WRIT PETITION (OWP)
Decision Date
03rd June 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--Disposed Off
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
TEHSEEN MANZOOR AND ANOTHER SHEIKH AIJAZ ADN ISHFAQ MAJEED WANI
Respondent(s)
UNION TERRITORY OF J AND K (HOME) AND OTHERS
Hearing History
Judge: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.A. CHOWDHARY
FOR ADMISSION FRESH
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 03-06-2026 | FOR ADMISSION FRESH |
Orders
Case Summary: WP(C) 1251/2026 The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir granted protection to two adult petitioners who married consensually according to Muslim Personal Law, directing police to provide adequate security against threatened violence from relatives opposing the union. Justice M.A. Chowdhary held that adults' right to marry by mutual consent is constitutionally protected under Articles 19 and 21, cannot be overridden by family or community objections, and ordered authorities to verify majority status and legal compliance while proceeding with any pending investigations. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Case Summary: WP(C) 1251/2026 The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir granted protection to two adult petitioners who married consensually according to Muslim Personal Law, directing police to provide adequate security against threatened violence from relatives opposing the union. Justice M.A. Chowdhary held that adults' right to marry by mutual consent is constitutionally protected under Articles 19 and 21, cannot be overridden by family or community objections, and ordered authorities to verify majority status and legal compliance while proceeding with any pending investigations. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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