KAUNSAR RAHIM AND ANOTHER BHAT KHURSHEED, SHABIR AHMAD SHAH vs UNION TERRITORY OF J AND K AND OTHERS (POLICE / HOME) — WP(C)/1261/2026
Case under Article 226-Section103 Section 226. Disposed: Contested--Disposed Off on 03rd June 2026.
CNR: JKHC010026382026
Filing Number
WP(C)/2007/2026
Filing Date
02-06-2026
Registration No
WP(C)/1261/2026
Registration Date
02-06-2026
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)
KAUNSAR RAHIM AND ANOTHER BHAT KHURSHEED, SHABIR AHMAD SHAH
Respondent(s)
UNION TERRITORY OF J AND K AND OTHERS (POLICE / HOME)
Hearing History
Judge: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.A. CHOWDHARY
FOR ADMISSION FRESH
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 03-06-2026 | FOR ADMISSION FRESH |
Orders
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir granted protection to two adult petitioners who married consensually against their families' wishes. The court held that the right to marry one's chosen partner is constitutionally protected under Articles 19 and 21, and family consent is not necessary once adults freely consent. It directed police to provide adequate security while verifying the petitioners' majority and marriage validity under applicable law. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir granted protection to two adult petitioners who married consensually against their families' wishes. The court held that the right to marry one's chosen partner is constitutionally protected under Articles 19 and 21, and family consent is not necessary once adults freely consent. It directed police to provide adequate security while verifying the petitioners' majority and marriage validity under applicable law. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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